We're here with you, dear one. We've been where you are, feeling the weight of this year, the pain and the struggle. We understand the feeling of being overwhelmed, like you can't continue. But remember, God is right there with you, in the thick of it all. He knows your needs, He sees your tears. He's not distant or uncaring. He's a God who is near, who is personal, who is love.
In times like these, we often forget to lean into His love, His grace, His mercy. But that's exactly what we're called to do. The Bible tells us in Matthew 11:28-29, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Jesus is inviting you, inviting us, to come to Him, to rest in Him.
Let's pray together, shall we?
"Dear Lord, we come to You today, feeling the weight of this year, feeling the pain. But we come, Lord, because You are our refuge, our strength, our very present help in times of trouble. Lord, we ask for Your peace. We ask for Your mercy. We ask for Your strength. We ask for Your grace to cover us, to sustain us, to guide us through this tough patch.
Lord, we thank You for Your unfailing love, for Your constant presence. We thank You for the promise of rest, of peace, of hope. We thank You for Jesus, for His sacrifice, for His love.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."