My Lord, my God,
When I must cope with fear,
Help me to face it willingly,
Like you.
My Lord, my God,
When I must suffer pain,
Help me to meet it steadfastly,
Like you.
My Lord, my God,
When I must know despair,
Help me to bear it faithfully,
Like you.
My Lord, my God,
When I must pass through death,
Help me to let go trustingly,
Like you.
References
“My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed (John 20:28; NLT).
He was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood (Luke 22:44; NLT).
If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine (Matthew 26:39; NLT).
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth (Isaiah 53:7; NLT).
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Mark 15:34; NLT).
Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last (Luke 23:46; NLT).
