Sometimes I’m overwhelmed by the troubles of those I love. As much as I want to rescue them and kiss their boo boos and make their lives better, I cannot change a thing. I am helpless. Words cannot describe the sorrow of my soul when my loved ones suffer. I ache deep inside.
Lately that is my story. My loved ones are suffering. Not only my family, but my friends too. And it’s not getting any better. And as much as I pray, their lives are getting darker–not brighter.
Remaining hopeful isn’t easy.
In my desperate prayer time, I plead for God to move. I pray for healing and comfort and peace.
Recently as I prayed, I pictured those I love. I saw them small and frail. And in my mind, I was big and strong–three times their size. As I prayed, I picked them up one at a time and lifted them to the mighty hands of the Lord. It was an act of surrender and trust. It felt good.
My prayer was and still is, “Carry them Lord. They are not mine to carry. Hold them safely in your arms. Whatever happens Lord, give them your peace. May they all be able to say someday: It is well with my soul. “
I sensed such peace after praying and visualizing this. Now my battle is learning not to carry them again once I’ve given them to the Lord. That is truly a challenge. My daily–even hourly–battle.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
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Oh Tiffany,
What a sweet precious prayer for your loved ones. It is so hard to trust but when HE moves it is like lighting from the east to the west and I fall on my knees. I ask for mercy when I have a hard time trusting one who loves us so very much.
Good job of blogging!
Tiffany – I can so relate – maybe it because I am the oldest in my fam…and using to being the “big sis” – I often feel the same – when those I love ache – I want to swoop in and fix it and make it all better – but like you, I find that God often just wants us to untrust our loved ones to HIM….
It isn’t always easy to do…but HE IS FAITHFUL and I remind myself often that HE loves those I love EVEN more than I do! And I ask Him to fill me with HOPE and anticipation on how He is going to move in their lives :0)
Hope things are looking brighter already 🙂