This wasn't a planned post. There was no rough draft that I re-read a ton of times, it's actually my notes from our church sermon today that I copied and pasted. As the pastor was preaching I was writing this prayer out and the words just came to me and it was put on my heart to share. It was written quickly so forgive me if it's not eloquent, but I do hope that even if your hardships are different than mine that you can take pieces of my notes/prayer and apply it to whatever you're facing.
"How we spend our days is ultimately how we spend our lives"
Hey God.
You don't make mistakes. Nothing takes You by surprise, You knew my life would be in the exact place that it is right now so let that knowledge bring me peace.
Show me what You want me to see in this season. Show me how You want to use me. Help me answer the call to Your will for me, whatever it may be.
I'm right where You want me. I don't need to know why, I trust Your why.
Lord, teach me.
Lord, satisfy me.
You are the only one who can satisfy my longing soul.
I am dissatisfied by parts of my life right now but I want to be fully satisfied by You.
If I'm being honest, I’m not here yet but Lord work on me this year. Help me to not look for satisfaction in earthly thing or things I can’t take into eternity with me. But in You. In the parts of my life that dissatisfy me, change my perspective God.
When I think about my life and what I don't like about it, the number 1 thing is the split time with the kids. I struggle with it daily. I underestimate Your power to make it good. Lord, help remind me that nothing is too big for You. I value their relationship with their dad but God it makes me sad to be without them so help me see how You will make this GOOD.
When my heart longs for moments with them, fill that space with Your presence to satisfy my soul. Instead of succumbing to anger, resentment, sadness, envy in the moments of sadness, let me rely on the power and promises of You.
Lord, favor me.
God, bless the things that I want for my life. Make my life count for something. Make my heartache and pain have a purpose. I see big things for my life. I don't know what they are but I know what you have for me is bigger than I could ever imagine. Help me use this season to be a better example/teacher for my babies.
Guide my steps God.
Establish the work of my hands.
God, you're my redeemer. Redeem this life. I pray 2025 is a year where things start to make more sense, where I don't have to fight as hard to stay afloat and where I fall short, God continue to help me keep my eyes lifted to you. My trust is in You.
But God, don't let me stray if life starts to make more sense. Whether I'm drowning or floating, help me keep You in your rightful place as Lord of my life.
I pray this all in your Holy name, Amen.
If you're in need of a great sermon to start off the new year on the right foot, I encourage you to listen to today's sermon from Summit Church.
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I pray 2025 is the BEST year for you and your babies. 💗