So many precious prayers are being prayed for us right now, “on the ground” in this season of our lives.  Thank you for lifting us up to our good, good Father.

Several prayers recorded by faithful men or women of God many years ago have also brought such comfort to my heart.  The following is from “The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions”:

“Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where  I live in the depths but see thee in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold thy glory.

Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low is to be high, that the broken heart is the healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit, that the repenting soul is the victorious soul, that to have nothing is to possess all, that to bear the cross is to wear the crown, that to give is to receive, that the valley is the place of vision.

Lord, in the daytime stars can be seen from the deepest wells, and the deeper the wells the brighter thy stars shine; Let me find thy light in my darkness, thy life in my death, thy joy in my sorrow, thy grace in my sin, thy riches in my poverty, thy glory in my valley. “

 

 

Another prayer that blessed me when I read it was one by St. Francis de Sales.  A good friend shared it with me, so I’m not sure which book / devotional it is from:

“Do not look forward in fear, rather look forward with full hope.  God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things, and when you cannot stand it any longer, He will carry you in His arms.

Do not fear what might happen tomorrow; the same good God who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day of your life.  

He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.  Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.”