Prayers

Chapter 7: Sunrise

If I disregard the pain, will it soon fade away?

I'm like a lost sheep in the woods. 

I'm scared and horrified in my own misery. 

Tell me Lord, is this part of your plan?

To live me hanging every time I speak to you? 

Rip it off, throw it all, I don't care anymore!

My heart so arrogant, so weak and so cruel!

Redeem me, save me, help me dear Lord! 

Because I know that I can't make it on my own. 

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It was 2:00 am. I got up and went to the bathroom. I turned the faucet on and washed my face. I stood there and stared at my reflection in the mirror for about 10 minutes.

I swore I had this dream but I could not remember what it was. I left the bathroom and sat on my couch then closed my eyes. I was trying to remember something but I could not recall anything. So, I looked up and stared blankly at the ceiling.

"Lord, what's bothering me?" I asked. 

Everything was still. I heard nothing but the sound of my breathing.

I stood up and walked by the kitchen. I thought I was hungry so I opened the fridge, it was empty. I forgot I didn't bought groceries for today. I am saving up my last salary since I was laid-off 6 months ago.

I smiled but tears fell as I recalled that horrifying nightmare that almost killed me in my sleep five days ago. Thank God it never occurred again.

But I could not help but notice the mishaps that has been occurring nowadays. Everything is falling apart. I lost my job, I have no friends and I'm about to lose my apartment.  But I didn't want to think about it now. I want tranquility. 

So I sighed, left the kitchen then went outside to have some fresh air. The streets were empty. Everyone was still asleep.  I checked my watch, it's 2:45 am.

I could not sleep so I decided to stay outside till the sun comes out...

And there it was, so beautiful. A gentle ray of light illuminating through the whole neighborhood. The sight was miraculously wonderful.

"Oh God, how amazing is your creation!" I exclaimed.

I recalled the reason I have been restless but none of it mattered anymore. The pain I had was nothing compared to this beautiful scenery that God has made. It managed to lift my spirits up. A simple daily occurrence that not everyone find amusing. Yet for me, it was indeed overwhelming. I realized God uses little things to turn every dull moment into something special. My troubles faded as I watched its beauty elucidate. 

"Oh God, you are indeed marvelous!" I lift my hands up and thanked Him for His wonderful blessing.

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Dear Father, 

Light of my life, you have redeemed me! 

My Heavy burden vanished as I surrendered myself to you. 

You lift my spirit high as You show me your wonders,

You are indeed a wonderful God!

Lord, don't take away the joy from me. 

You're the only one I'll ever need. Help me survive these trials, help me wake up every morning with a smile on my face and joy in my heart. I may not have all the earthly things I'll be needing in this journey, help me not forget that you'll always be there to guide me. 

May you be the sun in my darkest hour. The light in despair. I bow to your feet, I will lift my hands and say, "God, I am thankful to you. No matter what happens, I am thankful to you."

Glorious and merciful, Father. You are my everything in this cruel world. Don't ever let me go. 

Don't ever let me go...

Don't ever leave me...

AMEN.

MESSAGE:

Everyday is God's gift to us. So don't let your troubled heart ignore the true beauty of God's perfect love. Every little things count and every small details matter. When you are sad, go outside and watch God's wonderful creation as He unravel to you the simplest things that life has to offer. Sometimes, we tend to lose hope as we focus our attention to the problems that bind us. 

But God said to not mind any of those because life on earth is just temporary. Soon, He will wipe away every tear in our eyes and we shall be united with Him soon in Heaven. 

Brethren, don't you ever give up because God never will. 

RELATED VERSES:

Jeremiah 29:11--For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Matthew 11:28-29--“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Isaiah 40:29-31

He gives power to the weak

and strength to the powerless.

Even youths will become weak and tired,

and young men will fall in exhaustion.

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.

They will soar high on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary.

They will walk and not faint.

Philippians 4:19--And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:37-39--No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Revelation 21:4--He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

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