Jesus, come

There are times Lord Jesus, when the cares of this life seem too many to bear. And right now is one of those times when life is heavy and when praying is difficult. Every day seems there is something else...not small somethings, but big somethings...somethings that feel impossible and insurmountable, and leave me feeling weary and without hope.

Come Lord Jesus.

Come.

Break into these circumstances and bring deliverance...if even just a morsel of hope, so that I can shoulder the burden for one more day...so that those I lift up to you can bear it for one more day...one more hour...one more moment.

You are not bound by time, but I am and the people I pray for are as well. I know in my head that You are good. I know in my head that you are faithful. Merciful. All powerful. All knowing. Unrestricted and lavish in love.

But today I admit, my heart has whispers of doubt that tempt me to think otherwise. The perfect words to pray elude me and all I can think to do is cry out, O God, O God...

• For the friend who is in the throes of a divorce.
• For the children who's hearts are broken.
• For the seeming triumph of lies.

Jesus. Come.

• For the friend who's eyesight is compromised.
• For the friend and brother who are unemployed.
• For the promise of a baby, yet unfulfilled.
• For the aging father discouraged and in need of a miracle.
• For the friend teetering on the brink of emotional collapse.
• For the friend who's marriage is difficult and in need of a breakthrough.
• For the brother in need of a new heart.
• For the pastor who is questioning his calling.

Jesus. Heal.
Jesus. Restore.
Jesus. Provide.
Jesus. Give.
Jesus. Move.

Jesus.

Come.