Today’s prayer comes from a place of a really bad patch of migraines, anxiety, sadness and long‑standing wounds. As I offer my scars and fears to Jesus, I pray it may help you bring your own pain to him as well.
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6; NLT).
I offer my past –
It’s an angry scar –
To you, Lord: my way,
And my guiding star.
I offer the dread
Of my darkest night –
To you, Christ: my truth,
And my shining light.
I offer my cross,
And my bitter pain –
To you, my Redeemer,
Who rose again.
I offer my thoughts,
And my heart, and my soul –
To you, Lord: my Maker,
My life, and my goal.
“My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed (John 20:28; NLT).
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14; NIV).