A prayer for when your overwhelmed heart aches for his overwhelming peace by Courtney

Stanford.

The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Psalm

3418.

There are times, times when we don't have the words to say at all. We have times when

all we can do is simply take a deep breath in and whisper a quiet prayer. God, please give me the

words to say. Around here, we're all suddenly finding ourselves in one of those seasons.

My heart is so heavy. Our community is experiencing great loss, waves of loss.

It's hard to know what to say to bring comfort to the hurting friends and community members.

From the outside, so many of us just want to help in some way.

Kind exchanges of love that come in the forms of flowers,

casseroles, cards, or visits. The small kindnesses matter.

Those small acts of compassion are meaningful ways to express our deep concern and care for

another's breaking heart. Still, we truly want to do more. We just have to keep praying.

We gently whisper to each other. Keep praying. We don't know what else to do.

Friends, keep praying. Continue to present your hearts to God. He will meet us there.

Dear Lord, you alone are the comforter. Please provide a season of comfort in the midst of deep sadness

to the hearts that are hurting. Hold them, Father. Please wrap your loving arms around them so that

they know they are not alone. You are the one who brings peace. We need you, Lord. Please cover

the heart with your faithful and peaceful presence, Jesus. In your name we pray, amen.

May you know and feel the embrace of His mercy. May your overwhelmed heart experience

His overwhelming peace.

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