This prayer overtook me yesterday whilst I was praying very sleepily, straight after waking up. It virtually wrote itself, which was an amazing experience.
Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.
(Luke 22:42; NLT).
Father,
I love you –
May your will be done.
Then, may I accept it
Like your Son.
Thank you for all you send,
Both “good” and “bad”.
In sickness, grief and pain
May I be glad,
And keep on serving.
Lord, may I grow like Christ,
Making my life
A willing sacrifice –
For this is my heart’s desire;
My only plea.
Father, I love you –
Thank you for loving me.
He loves us with unfailing love; the LORD’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the LORD!
(Psalm 117:2; NLT).