Father!!

by Paul Dawn
Published November 29, 2005

Father, I am tired!

Sometimes I think I can’t take it anymore!

The pain I feel is beyound my strength, but you are my strength in these times, like David, of old, who else can I turn to but you!

In the times that my mind says give in, give up, let go, my heart cries out and you are there!

Lord, take the times of pain, of hurt and use them to honor You, to exalt You. I thank you that I no longer run from you but to You!

You are always there, even when I don’t “see you” or “feel you,” nevertheless you are there with arms open, to take me into your arms, to let me lay my head on your shoulder, that you hold me tight, as the tears flow, you feel my pain, my hurt, my wounds, my fears.

You let me know, it’s all right, that I will make it through this, that your purposes are being accomplished and that brings joy to my heart, to know that our relationship is not based on how I feel but on Your Word, that it was all taken to the cross so that we might be one!

You sing songs to my heart, that go deep and bring healing within, that brings comfort and helps me to endure the dark nights of the soul, to walk through the valleys and to climb the mountains together, knowing, that you walk side by side with me.

Father, I know many of my friends who are reading this are going through pains, through hurts, through things that seem impossible, but let them know, as you have let me know, that you are here right beside us, leading us, guiding us.

Father help us to remember Psalm 23:

“THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. [Rev. 7:17.]

He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him–not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.

Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.”
(Psalm 23:1-6)
(Amplified Bible)

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