I titled this blog with Ecclesiastes 3:11 (one of my favorite verses) because this morning while I was at the Ministry Leadership Council retreat, we had 30 minutes of silence. I opened my journal and Ecclesiastes 3:11 was at the bottom of the page. This is what poured out of my heart and onto the pages of my journal. These words are addressed to someone that I will not mention, but you know who you are.
It has been an indescribable 35 days!
Lord I just want to lift up my dear friend. You know exactly where his heart is and I pray that he will be strengthened by your love, grace, and truth. For Lord I know he is hurting emotionally and physically. I pray that his hope be renewed in you and that he believes in your almightly healing power! God, give him words to speak to his family that are pleasing to You. Allow his faith to be refreshed by those people in his life. Grant him knowledge to know YOUR purpose for him. God I come humbly before you and in incredible awe of your works in our relationship. May peace of mind overflow his soul. God may his heart not be troubled by the struggles he faces. Lord my heart ACHES to know that his love for you is not as strong as it once was. I pray that even more than before that I would be a vessel of Your truth to him. I pray for his health, Lord that you will be able to grant him wisdom and understanding during this time in his life. God, I also pray that you continue to orchestrate a relationship that You desire for us to have. Lastly Lord, I just want to thank you for becoming flesh and dying on the cross for my life and allowing my eyes to no longer be overshadowed by sin so that I may have a new life!
