God Can Reach You

A Prayer

I want to stand on a mountain top

Away from my problems’ grasp

I want this heart of mine

To speak to You, my God.

I won’t deny it

From You, I can’t hide a thing

Lord, I am waiting

It’s You I’ll be seeking

You know my every thought

My heart’s secrets and motives

My strengths and weaknesses

You know me to bits

Lord, I can feel their every pain

Their depression is way too much

Supply me with Your strength

So I can be strong for my friends

Lord, I want to reach out to others

Give them the warmest hug I can

I want to let them know that

You can heal their brokenness

Lord, help me think less of myself

I want to care for those who are hurting

Use my hands to embrace and comfort them

Fill my heart with the desire to help the needy

Even at times I, too, am broken

Teach me to put aside my need

So I can make myself available

To those who seek encouragement

Even if my troubles are overwhelming

Take my hand, let Thy peace fill me

You are my Source of light and wisdom

I trust You’re more than enough for me

When I reach my limit as a human

I know You’ll carry me in Your arms

When my heart becomes so frail

I know You’ll be there to lift me up

There are people beyond my reach

Hiding somewhere in this world

But You can see what I can’t see

You can reach those far from me

Father, I pray again today

For those who have forgotten

For the poor, lost, weak and ill

Be their Hope, Strength and Healer

God, I trust You can reach them

So at this moment I give You thanks

I lift my hands and praise Your name

I’m confident You’ll make a way.