Melancholy Prayer

Josh September 29th, 2006

PrayerI’m most thankful for all of God’s goodness to me. When I went to visit my daughter today, I decided we’d take a walk because it was fairly nice outside. As we walked along she was pushing her little baby (toy) in a stroller, doing all the motherly things, etc. Such times are to be so cherished. I also tried to think of “fresh” ways to go over her Catechism questions. I playfully acted like I forgot the answer to one of them and said, “Hmm…I can’t remember…what IS a covenant?” And I scratched my head, as if I were painstakingly searching for the answer. She then speedily answered, so as to help me “remember”. Chloe

Times like these are great and yet, every once in a while, I’m flooded with sorrow and melancholy over things past and begin to experience loneliness, vulnerability, and a desire to have certain things in my life which are presently absent. It’s quite selfish, I know, which is why, of course, I ask for your prayers. I want to be content whatsoever circumstance the Lord God has placed me. But I’m human and I’m frail and I’m needy.

Jesse Ventura called Christiainity a crutch for the weak. He’s absolutely right. I’m such a week, needy, sinful, desolate man and I need God’s strength to bring me along. I am so thankful for Christ’s promise, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” I need Christ’s yoke, because it is He Who has carried the load. Blessed be His Name.

Anyway, I would appreciate your prayers on behalf of this selfish man.

Grace and Peace

4 Responses to “Melancholy Prayer”

  1. # Jessicaon 29 Sep 2006 at 8:28 pm

    Hi Josh, that’s really great that you’re spending time going over the Catechisms like that! :)

    I, too, would readily admit that I’m weak apart from God. Mmm, you know, the more I think about it, perhaps Christianity is really more than a crutch. It is a new pair of legs! :) And I’m proud to have them, too! :)

  2. # Deejay-The Crazy Calviniston 30 Sep 2006 at 8:29 am

    Hi Josh,

    you and me too! I think contentment is one the hardest things whomever we are wherever we are at. The grass is always greener etc.

    I will remember you in prayer today.

  3. # Joshon 30 Sep 2006 at 2:43 pm

    Hey, Deejay! Thanks so much for your prayers, Ma’am.

  4. # Joshon 30 Sep 2006 at 6:42 pm

    Jessica, excellent point concerning the legs. I concur wholeheartedly. Very perceptive. Thanks! :)

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