Baring My Soul is a category of writing where I share a personal piece of my life’s journey in an effort to do my part in maintaining connection because when we share our stories, we let someone know that they are not alone.
Last week, I wrote about the Five of Pentacles and I spoke to how we can not let worries consume us. But of course and as happens often in life, when we stand on something we truly have to stand on it. So, I have found myself tested in this area a little more than usual this past week. I have been encouraging myself, giving myself grace, and tapping into strategies to combat worrying and anxiety when it arises in me. One thing I know that works for sure is prayer. So today, I want to share a prayer I have written for God and I pray that it blesses us all in the way we need to be blessed.
Dear God,
I love you. I have faith in you. As true as this is I am still human and honestly, I worry sometimes. Even more honest, way more than I would like to admit but thats why I am here.
I need you.
I need to connect with your presence in me a little deeper.
I need your reassurance somehow.
I realize that I can’t just talk about having faith in you but I have to live that as much as I can.
So help me to live it.
Help me to remember that ALL things work together for my good.
Help me to remember that I am only in control of myself but YOU are in control of everything.
Help me to replace thoughts of worry and fear with thoughts of peace and trust.
I KNOW that you are more powerful and greater than anything I could ever be worried about.
So God, let me tap into that power and greatness when the stresses of my life or the world weigh heavy on me.
When I am worried, fill me with more love - for you, for myself, and for others.
When I am worried, fill me with more faith - in you and in your will for my life.
I know that I am nothing on my own but I am everything because of you and for that I am and will always be grateful.
Hear my prayer. Amen.