Saturday, May 31, 2014

My health concerns

Dear Lord,

I am worried about my health.  I have been worried about my health for quite some time.  I admit that I don't always eat well and exercise much but I need help.  I have mentioned earlier that I need to change.  I am not just willing to change.  I actually want to do so.  I need Your health advice so to speak. 

Lord, I ask for Your forgiveness for all of my sins.  I ask for the Holy Spirit's leading in this area.  Your word says that by Jesus' stripes, I am healed.  I have diabetes and it is uncontrolled.  Help me to control my diabetes.  You are able to help me and give me guidance.  I ask for wisdom and focus on how to consume healthy foods and drinks, and to actually enjoy exercise.

Sometimes I feel like I am too hard on myself.  I have these set goals that I will never accomplish only to have to start over again.   Help me to set realistic goals that I can set.  Right now, I have set a small goal and that is to lose less than five pounds.  I have a condition that makes it harder to lose weight, but it is not impossible.  I know this.

As You well know, I am not just concerned about my health, but I am concerned about being self-conscious about my weight, especially my appearance.  I have a large stomach, so I believe that I have a rather disproportionate body.  I have an average face with a double chin and a toned body with a rather huge belly.  I felt and still feel somewhat guilty about gaining the weight that I have gained.

I wonder if this is okay.  I have become complacent with being overweight for so long, I am now scared to gain weight.  Seeing other overweight people don't bother me, but I feel bad for those who are super obese.  I don't like the phrase morbidly obese because the word morbid means something to be disgusted by in my opinion.  I think that those who are very obese are marginalized and need to be prayed for.  They have addictions, and emotional and health issues and I think that we as Christians should pray for them.

I myself have emotional and health issues.  I am only 39 years old and I find myself feeling like I am literally falling apart with all of my health issues.  I see a counselor, an endocrinologist, and in the past, a physical therapist.  Also I see a nutritionist and diabetes, and not to mention an orthopedic, and eye doctor,  and a general doctor.  I feel like that is just too many doctors and I wonder if I am just a lab rat.  That is how I now feel.  I recall not having to have so many appointments.  Yes, I was overweight, but I recall being less self-conscious about my health.

Then after 2007, I began to gain weight, yet rapidly.  It took around 8 months or so to gain 60 pounds, which was highly unusual for me.  I also have had itchy skin and pregnancy symptoms, but I wasn't pregnant.  One of the worst things that happened was that I began to weigh more than I ever had before and I could no longer do some things that I once took for granted.  I could barely walk and do other things.  I felt slowed down.  Father, I don't pray often enough about my health.  So I am asking You for healing and wholeness.  Jesus healed lepers and raised the dead.  I believe that with You, all things are possible.

Thank You.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Friday, May 30, 2014

The same issues I had yesterday

Dear God,

Help me to see myself as You see me.  I know that I wrote this yesterday and I thank You.  I have eaten a bit mindlessly.  The food is rather "addictive".  I need to cut that food out or limit what I eat.  So I brought some sandwich bags in order to portion out what I need to eat.  I also purchased enough foods today so that I can lose the weight and keep it off.  Show me what else I need to do.

Thank You.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Thursday, May 29, 2014

How I see myself

Dear Heavenly Father,

What should I do?  How shall I live?  How can I make it without You?  The truth is, I cannot.  You have revealed this to me this this morning.  I put all of my trust in You.  In a rather cruel world such as this, it is hard to trust humanity.  Your word says that we cannot trust in the things of man, but to trust in the things of God.  Of course, I am only paraphrasing it.

My life has been surrendered to You.  You have given me the peace of mind that I so desperately needed, and still do.  I have issues that go way back into childhood and my college years.  I was teased and made fun of because I stuck out.  I was different and it took me a while to realize that.  I hardly and even more so, rarely see myself as a beautiful person, at least physically.  Show me how to see myself as You see me, whatever that is.

Your word says that I am fearfully and wonderfully made and that is quite hard to apply to me.  Show me how to apply Your word to my daily life.  I have difficulty and even doubt believing that I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  What does that mean?  Help me to understand.  How does this apply to me?

I have been self-conscious of my appearance for a long time.  I have been made fun, and thus, rejected.  I never got asked out.  I have never been in a relationship.  I wouldn't know what to do.  I have never been kissed nor have I ever been truly in love.  I have a hard time believing compliments about myself and I know that it has stemmed from having low self-esteem.

People saw one thing, but You see something else entirely.  Your word says so, but it means that I have to affirm myself.  I wish that I could believe it and have high self-esteem.  My self-worth is often based on my appearance.  I am down on myself not because I want to be, but because I have a hard time believing in what You say.  I have doubts about things including my appearance.

I wish I could say with pride that I am beautiful, unique, and special, but that is difficult for me to believe.  I have dreams of being a fat blob.  I am short and overweight with a double chin and an average face.  That is hardly someone who has a high self-esteem and self worth.  I care too much what others think.  I would like to change those things about myself.

I become even more self-conscious since I have been diagnosed as having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.  I have compared myself to others for years and I have still been comparing myself to others.  Most people would see a regular overweight woman.  I have a large stomach and that has been a source of contention.  I see my body as disproportionate and my face average.  I wish I could see myself better than I do.  I need Your help and Your wisdom.  Teach me to affirm myself and to give me the tools that I need to better myself.

I have gained a lot of weight in a short period of time.  Granted, I am struggling with a poor diet and a lack of motivation, but I have also emotional issues that have made things worse.  I make no excuses, I am just telling You the truth.  I am being honest about what is going on.  I am struggling to take better care of my health.  I feel like I am falling apart physically.  I don't know if it is the PCOS or simply my weight.  My weight and my age are of great concerns to me.

I need guidance when it comes to this.  I have allowed others and have allowed the world to dictate how I should think and feel about myself.  I give You total control of all I am and all that I have.  Thank You for saving my soul, and I thank You for taking control of my life.

I need You.  I need immediate assistance in this manner. While I learn something new everyday, it seems that I struggle to apply things to my life.  Help me not to see things as complicated.  Help me to keep things simple.  All I have to do is this, that, and the other.  However, I see this, that, and the other as something difficult because it doesn't register.  Open the windows of Heaven and fill me with Your Holy Spirit.  Open my eyes that I may see what I really going on with me.  Help me to understand that I am a beautiful person who doesn't have to compare myself to other people.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The Ability to Change

Dear Heavenly Father,

I want to change.  Give me the wisdom, strength, and motivation to change.  I don't like things the way they are.  I have grown lazy and complacent and I have grown tired.  Sadly, that is the problem.  I have grown tired, but I have failed to grow in other areas.

I have gained weight.  I have been afraid for so long I feel like I didn't know of anything else.  I have gone nowhere and experienced life in years.  I don't do much and I would like to do more.  I wish, hope,and keep on wishing.

I pour out my complaint before You.  I feel like I will never grow.  I feel like never change.  I am just so unmotivated yet hopeful.  I am so good at procrastinating.  I don't know how I change.  I want to just eat the right kind of foods and exercise.  I want to be thinner and not be so self-conscious.  What is wrong with me?

Help me, Lord.  Help me to change.  I ask for a renewal of my mind.  I ask for a change of heart.  Help me to be the person that I mean, You want me to be.  I felt like giving up sometimes.  However, knowing that giving up will hurt me.

I want to know more about You.  I don't want to be so anxiety-ridden anymore.  I finally see myself differently from the persona that has bothered me for years now.  I want to make it without her.  I have gotten better but I realize that there is some ways to go.  Lord, I ask for Your healing touch.  I ask that You would make me whole.

Thank You.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Dealing with fears

Dear God,

I am afraid.  I am filled with fear, doubt, and uncertainty.  I am surprised that I am not afraid of my own shadow.  I spent my whole life beset by fears and doubts.  The problem is that I have allowed myself to be caught up in the things of the world.  How do I overcome the world like Your word says Jesus did?  How do I follow Jesus when it is so hard?

I ask You for strength.  Having OCD is so annoying and it can be harder to deal with even more so than the bipolar.  I am afraid that I will never get over the OCD, that I will never move on.  I finally realize that I am caught up in sin and especially the sins of others.  I don't like the "OCD Persona".  My fear is that I will become like her, someone who is neurotic, anxiety-ridden, judgmental, and hypocritical.  I fear that I will be a hateful person who judges others, especially those women who commit infidelity.

I am also fearful of the fact that I am diabetic.  Being diabetic is not easy.  I fear that every time I have a dry mouth or even gain a pound, my diabetic symptoms are worsening.  I have so many fears and needs.  I am scared that I have no idea how to change.  Why do I feel so clueless and unable to change?  I don't like being diabetic but having PCOS is hopefully something that I have not used as an excuse.  I am just afraid and I need your healing.  I just hope and pray that I am not getting worse.

I don't know how to overcome fear.  I know the answer, but I have no understanding of how to deal with the torment that I am going through?  These fears I am surprised have not paralyzed me, but I admit that they have made my world smaller.  I often avoid having things and I hate it.  I just feel so alone and I need Your help.  It will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Taking better care of myself

Dear God,

Lord, help me to take better care of myself.  I do need to take my health more seriously.  Sometimes, I feel like I am just "falling apart".  I ask to be healed and thus, made whole.  I have prayed for healing before but I am still suffering.  I guess it was because I came across as selfish before.  Maybe my faith was lacking, I don't know.  Maybe You have another reason why I have not been healed.  I am constantly reminded of those who have cancer or AIDS and it also makes me feel so much like I am so selfish.

There are many who are going through worse diseases that have no cures and also those who have genetic disorders.  Those who are suffering are to be respected.  Like our soldiers, they are unsung heroes.  I ask that You would heel them for I wonder how they manage to deal with having more life-threatening diseases.

Help me, rather warn me about diabetes and what could happen if I am not taking care of myself.  I am just beside myself.  Why can't I get it together?  I have diabetes and I know of the risks or rather, "dangers", so why is it not registering?  It seems like a minor form of diabetes, but is it really?  I have been diagnosed a few years ago and life has changed pretty much for the better, yet I admit that I am taking life for granted.

I give good answers as to why I want to control my diabetes and lose weight, yet I have had difficulty putting it into practice.  I know of the insulin, the amputations, and the early deaths from complications, yet I am scared that it has yet to register with me.  Yesterday, I suffered from one of the effects: having trouble producing saliva.  My mother said that it either may be or it is from the diabetes.  That concerned me a little bit.  I don't like having diabetes, but I am at peace with it because I have been at peace with taking the medication for it.

I still have my doubts and questions about how to take care of myself.  Recall I said that I feel like I am falling apart.  I do feel that way.  I am an overweight diabetic who has PCOS, back problems, OCD, and bipolar disorder, not to mention I am 39 years old.  Life was an even bigger struggle and has been so in the last few years.  Lord, give me the strength that I need to make it through the day.  I go to this doctor and that doctor and this therapist and it can be a little bit much.  On the bright side, at least I am getting help.  I am thankful for that help but going to all of those individuals can be a bit daunting.

It hasn't always been such a rough experience for me whereas things can be a lot worse.  I am surprised by the fact that I have gotten used to all of that yet it makes me tired.  I want to do more, Lord.  Show me what I need to do in order for me to "get it".  I am serious about this but how do I prove to myself that I am taking it more seriously?    Lord Jesus, I touch the hem of your garment.  I ask that You would make me whole. Thank you for making me whole and for healing me.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Having PCOS

Dear Heavenly Father,

Show me how to deal with having PCOS.  It hasn't been easy but I thank You that I have handled things better than I thought I have.  However, my diet is poor and I have a rather spotty exercise regimen.  I am proud of neither.  I would like to be healthy and to take better care of myself.  Show me how to work towards both and to not be too hard on myself when I make even the littlest mistake.  I admit that I am too hard on myself because I don't start off slow.  Forgive me of all of my sins.  Help me to focus on You and the eternal while living in this world.  Give me the guidance that I truly need, and I thank You for doing so.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Worry and anxiety

Dear God,

I have come to realize that I am truly more than a conqueror in Christ.  I can even conquer worry and anxiety.  I know it won't be easy for me but so far it has been manageable.  I am thankful that I won't HAVE to worry anymore.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Sunday, May 18, 2014

A variety of subjects

Dear God,

I was writing about my entertainment choices and I have left something out.  I have to see things from Your word and then make a judgment.  I am sorry that I don't always make judgment calls based on Your word. I wonder what would You watch on TV that is currently out there?  I know that I write a lot about my weight but I realize that there is a lot to me besides my being overweight.  There is the fact that I used to be at least healthier in the past.  I feel like I missed the point sometimes.

When I watch TV, I don't watch based on the fact that You watch TV like You watch everything else.  Help me to continue to see that You are omnipotent and that You do care about every detail of our lives.  Help me to realize that fact.  Television watching like browsing on the internet seems like a small detail but when I think about the influences through mass media, I find that it is not a big deal.  Help me abstain from even the appearance of evil.

I admit that I fail to do so whenever I am entertaining myself through the internet, television, movies, and through music.  I go by judgments according to my obsessive thoughts.  Everything is gone according to my obsessive thoughts, which I have gotten used to.  The truth is, I want to change that, too.  The best thing to do is to follow the schedule that I have laid out for myself.  I admit that I have yet to follow that schedule.  I honestly don't know what I am waiting for.  Help me to see that exercise is not and should not be a chore, but something that is fun and good for my mind and body.  I want to take care of myself, but only for me and for my health.

I failed to follow the schedule at hand and there are no excuses.  I wish that I had.  I don't want to say that things don't come easy for me, but the truth is, they don't.  Show me how to apply myself and to apply all that I have learned and written to my life, then things will be easier.  I have been feeling down lately because I more often than not fail to do so and sometimes fail miserably.  I just would like to be able to be a healthy, whole young woman who knows how to follow instructions, whether it is from a schedule or from writings like recipes.

That is all I want for myself.  I also ask to be a Christian who lives and behaves like a Christian.  Things are so hard and nothing seems to be working.  I don't know how much else I can say, but I need Your wisdom and guidance.  Lord, thank You for taking the time to answer this long prayer .  Help me to see that You created me as a valuable human being who doesn't need affirmations to apply to myself and tweet on Twitter daily.  I have so much to ask You but I don't really know where or how to begin.  Lord, where do I go from here?

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Asking and being grateful

Dear God,

I worship You for You are worthy of worship and praise.  I have so much to be grateful for.  I don't always see that because I focus so much on my problems.  For instance, I was afraid to eat the wrong things today. As a matter of fact, I was afraid to eat not just because I wasn't hungry but because I was afraid of displeasure from overeating.  I didn't wish to overeat today, and I did not.  Help me to see that all things are possible.  My faith has been small as I have been discouraged lately.  I am in need of help.  I ask for an increase in my faith and the wisdom to apply that increase that faith to my daily life.  I thank You for doing so.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Friday, May 16, 2014

Getting real

Dear God,

Thank You for being there for me.  You have given me great comfort.  I wasn't always feeling well today.  I have gotten so overweight that now I see myself as obese.  I need to lose weight because of that.  But most of all, I want and desire to lose weight.  I weigh over 300 lbs and I am nearly 5'2".  My BMI is 56.5, which puts me in the obese category.  Not only am I clinically obese, I am also literally obese.  I look at myself in the mirror and I don't like what I see.  I don't feel guilty about being fat per se, but I would like to be able to lose weight.  I wish I wasn't so lazy and so clueless.  That is how I feel about myself.  Deep down, I don't know why I do the things I do, or don't do.  I have theories, but I don't have real answers.  I don't think I use food for emotional comfort or anything like that, but it could be a possibility.

I have also spent my time with what others think.  I actually see myself as a fat person.  That was all I could think about during my therapy sessions.  That is mostly what I talk about during my therapy sessions.  I wonder if my counselors see my weight before they see me, if that makes sense.  I wonder how You see me so that I can apply it to my life.  I spent my life caring what others, including myself.  I wonder if they see me the same way I see myself.  Why do I allow myself to feel this way?  How do I get out of it?

I don't like myself and I wonder if others like me.  I want people to like me, to appreciate me, and to respect me.  I wonder that only to feel like an outcast most of my life.  I fear others making fun of me because of my weight or any other reasons.  I worry about confrontation and being yelled at and talked down to.  I walk on eggshells and now I want things to change.  I feel like I have no control and no power over things in my life.

I am a lost soul.  My letter to You is quite sad, but I am being honest with You.  I have no idea how to change.  Am I really trying hard enough?  Am I really lazy?  Why is change so difficult?  It is stressful and just too much to bear.  It is as if I have a big cross to carry and an elephant sized monkey on my back.  I have these issues and also financial and mental issues.

I feel like throwing in the towel sometimes.  How can I know what to do and I just got too lazy to do it? Maybe I am content with my life, but why?  I have no reason to be content.  I have every reason to be upset with myself.  I wish I could be another "persona".  That is why I live in a fantasy world.  I am a different person.  I wish I was that person, so that is how I live.  I have gotten too comfortable and too content.  I hate my life, or so it seems.  Most of all I want to change, but where do I begin?

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Prayer for Guidance

Guide me lord, as I strive to lose weight You are my light and my anchor, and with you I know all things are possible.

Help me this day to make healthy choices and give me the strength to fight against destructive cravings that negatively effect my health.

You said, “The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. As I bow before you today, raise me up help me towards my goals.

I have been taught that anything that replaces God is an idol. Help me to reject any unhealthy habit in which I seek false comfort. For you are my one true comfort and salvation.


Tuesday, May 13, 2014

I need wisdom for my weight issues

Dear Lord,

I finally found out why I gained so much weight.  It is because I overeat.  But how do I stop overeating when I am trying to lose weight?  Should I just give up on Weight Watchers and find another way to lose weight? I can afford it but what should I do as I overeat?  I did lose a couple of pounds which is great but I am afraid I will never reach my goals.  I have done all that I could do as humanely possible, or have I?  God, give me the wisdom and guidance that I need when it comes to my weight and health issues.  I thank You for doing so.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Monday, May 12, 2014

Prayer for special help---Sarah, United States

God please help me to heal the thoughts in my mind so that they are about pure and honorable things in my life. Please help me to move forward from my obsession/addiction so that I can function better in life again so I can live out your will and so I am able to give back to you for all the things you have done for me in my life. Amen

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Prayer to resist overeating by beliefnet

Dear God,
right now, I surrender to You
my temptation to binge,
to rebel, to misuse the food
You've blessed me with.
Fill me instead
with Your Spirit and grace
and grant me the power
and will to STOP indulging
when I am no longer hungry.
Thank You that, by Your Spirit, within me,
I have the ability to resist
the urge to overeat today. Amen.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Sincerely, I thank you

Dear God,

Thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed upon me.  You have given me so much and for that, I am grateful.

Sincerely,

Letters to God

Thursday, May 8, 2014

No more guilt

Dear God,

Today was a good day.  Thank You for making this day a good day.  I want to cherish that day.  When I look back, I realize that no matter what is going on with me, taking things for granted is a big mistakes.  I have no time for guilt because the present is a gift.  That is why they call it a gift.  Thank You for giving me this very insight.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Nigeria and race obsession

Dear Heavenly Father,

I pray for the girls in Nigeria that are missing.  I cannot imagine being a parent of a missing child.  I pray for a miracle.  I pray that the girls will return home safely so that the parents no longer worry.  I am concerned about this issue because I am concerned that the children may be hurt.  I pray that You would do a mighty work in Nigeria today.  I am asking for this, In Jesus' name.

I admit that I am race-obsessed and that is why I was concerned about Nigeria.  It seems to me that the rest of the world pays less attention to Africa, at least Sub Saharan Africa than they do the rest of the world. Like everywhere there is war, poverty, crime, and conflict.  I pray for the continent of Africa.  I am concerned also that if they were European, we would have heard about it a long time ago in the mainstream media.

I am concerned also about myself.  I may actually be too obsessed about the issue of race and racism.  As a person of color, I realize that there are things that I care too much about.  It all boils down with wondering how others really feel about me.  It is as if others are in control instead of us and You of course, being in control.  I would like to change that.  I am fearful of what other groups believe about me and I wonder sometimes if others who are black think less of me.

I need help.  I wondered this for a while especially with whites and Asians.  I never lived in a white neighborhood but have been to church with white people.  I felt uncomfortable because I wasn't sure if they would accept me as just another church member.  I have read and heard negative things about blacks not being allowed in mostly white churches.  There is certainly racism in the Body of Christ and it is a shame. Help me to look unto things that are above and not here.  I admit that there are things more important than race but that does not mean that it doesn't exist.

I have my own views of the issue of race and racism.  I often wonder what other groups think of black people and I am saddened by the fact that I get different answers.  I feel like maybe I am a racist or at least prejudiced.  I wonder if that really is the case.  I am concerned about that.  I hope that I am not.  Forgive me for the sins I know that I have not repented of, but I do still wonder about racism.  Will it end?  Why do I feel this way?  Would I feel more comfortable around black people only?  How do others really feel about me and would they feel uncomfortable around me?  Do they care or would they hold me in contempt?  Is it OCD or is it me?

Your help would be greatly appreciated and I thank You advance for answering my prayer.  I am very concerned about this issue and I thank You that You are here to read and listen to my point of view.

Amen

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Being honest

Dear Lord,

Help me not to worry.  Whenever I pray sometimes doubts creeps in. I don't know why this is, but I hate it. I need help in that area.  I need You, Lord.  Forgive me of my sins.  Help me to see that You are the most important Person in my life, Jesus.  You died on the cross for me.  I know that You do hear prayer but my faith is not strong.  I am so sorry to have written this, but I need help.  Help me with my lack of faith.  There are times when I feel like I have to say all the right things for You to answer my prayers.  Why do I feel this way?  Is there something REALLY wrong with me?  I don't have all of the answers, but I know that You do. Why does it seem so hard for me to grasp the fact that for myself?  I know that faith does indeed come by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.

Give me the wisdom that I need to make it through the day.  I am so worried about the state of my soul and I myself am having troubles with my health and all.  I want to be healed.  I have had all of these health problems and sometimes I feel like there is no help in sight.  I feel distant from You sometimes.  I don't mean to ignore You or not talk to You.  I just feel like sometimes I have nothing to say.  What is wrong with me?  I wonder why my prayers aren't being answered outside of a lack of faith.  I guess I don't even have a grain of mustard seed faith and that is so sad.  What do I need to do to grow in my faith because my faith is stagnant or nearly non-existent?

I feel lost sometimes and it is like I am pressured to pray for You.  What do I have to change?  What do I need to change?  Can I change or can You change things for me?  Sometimes I don't know what to ask You?  I can pray for salvation in faith but it seems that I have a hard time trusting You in everything else. Help me, Lord.  I need Your help.

Everytime it seems that I have an idea what I need to say I end up speaking a lot.  I feel like I speak too much and not listen enough.  I need Your guidance. I put my trust in You to increase my faith and to teach me to pray according to Your will.  I give You thanks and praise for doing so.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Help me, Lord...help me

Dear Heavenly Father,

Show me how to apply Your Word and all that I have learned to my life.  I am unhappy where I am at.  I have gotten too comfortable in the state that I'm in to quote a gospel song.  I have to know what my purpose is for my life.  Who am I ?  How am I different or unique from the rest of the world?

I am just lost no matter what I do and no matter what I pray.  I feel doubtful as to what to say whenever I pray.  I feel so alone at times.  I have my needs and wants.  I want to have my prayers answered.  I would like for You to speak to me.  I need help, Lord.  I need immediate assistance.

Help me, Lord.  Guide me and help me.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Psalm 8

1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?
5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet:
7 all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.
9 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Friday, May 2, 2014

Sincere thank you

Dear God,

Thank You for answering my prayers.  You have calmed my fears and got rid of my worries.  Thank You.

Sincerely,

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Thanks to God

Dear God,

This day, I thank You.  I am sorry that I don't take the time to say thank You.  I admit that I don't thank You enough.  Can I thank You enough?  I have my doubts about it.  You have always been there for me though I didn't always realize it.  I am lucky, no blessed to have You in my life.  For that foremost, I thank You.

Sincerely,


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