PRAYER IN THE WILDERNESS

Dear Lord,

When You don't do things the way I want You to do them, remind me that You have a better way because You are able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all I can think or imagine; that You know the end from the beginning and You know the good plans You have for my life.

When the voices without  cloud the voices within and the inner voice seems no longer existent,speak louder than the voices without, cleanse the wax in my ears that I may hear you. If you do not speak any louder, please give me the discernment of Elijah to discern your voice, not in the thunder, wind or earthquake but in your tiny little whisper.

When the uncertainty of the future overshadows the faith of the present and the future seems so bleak, give me the faith that can ace through the thickest cloud of doubt.Lead me to the silver lining.Remind me of the successes of the past and once again let me believe that I can make it. Help me to know that You who has brought me this far, are able to take me even further. 

When my strength seems weakness,strengthen my strengths and help me to (like dust),rise above my perceived weaknesses and present limitations.When ability seems inability and what I could once do seems like all I cant do,remind me that all ability comes from you, me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

When my life seems to have lost meaning and I walk around like a headless chicken,with no purpose. When I start flowing with the wind while being swayed in all directions by the trials and tribulations of life,calm the storms within  and around me and once again give my life a new meaning.

When impatience gets over me and I want all results instantly like coffee, remind me the value of hardwork and of waiting on You because no matter how many promises you have made they are Yes and Amen in Christ Jesus and they will come to fruition in due time.

When all is said and done and the achievements of the present outweigh the failures of my past and a sense of self pride and vain conceit seem to puff me up,remind me of where I have come from and once again make me humble. Give me a good memory that I may never forget the stone from which I was cut.

If ever any of these happens, Lord,Remind me that in the wilderness of life, You are there with me.I need not be afraid.

In Jesus name. 

Amen.