Do you ever feel like you’ve done all you can and you’ve prayed in earnest and yet your hope is gone? Trust me, I’ve been there. I found this prayer by Helen Smith today that made feel just a tad hopeful though:
Dear God:
As I begin this day let me turn my thoughts to you
And ask your help in guiding me in everything I do
Give me patience I need for my peace of mind
And with life’s cares I hope Dear God, some happiness to find
Let me live for today not worrying what’s ahead
For I trust that you will see I get my daily bread
Give me courage to face life’s trials and not from my troubles run
Let me keep this thought in mind: “thy will not mine be done”
And if some wish I do not get though I have prayed to Thee
Help me to believe and understand You know what’s best for me
I’ve failed many times I know, but when tonight I rest
I hope that I can kneel and say “Dear God I’ve tried my best.”
I know it’s hard to “keep calm” and to “keep the faith,” but when all else fails and I’m feeling neglected or alone, I try to remember that God loves me and that’s all that really matters. Whatever today, tomorrow and life holds for me, I will let Him have control.
Beyond Words 