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
Thursday, May 8, 2014
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
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
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
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!
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,
Letters to God
Thank You for answering my prayers. You have calmed my fears and got rid of my worries. Thank You.
Sincerely,
Letters to God
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,
Letters to 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,
Letters to God
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