An Earnest Prayer

Just 2 days ago, I came across an e-mail that was a re-take of my all-time fave poem / prayer "Footprints in the Sand". Somehow or other, this poem speaks to me big-time all the time. The new version had a more 'celebratory' tone to it (I shall not deign to re-produce it here, too lengthy).

Anyway, I was ruminating on it. Figured a good prayer for me will go along such lines:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for all the love and blessings you showered upon me. You were never far away from me at all, and even in my times of wilful rebellion, You were always there, patiently waiting for me to turn around and run back to You. Lord, I cannot thank You enough for the love you demonstrated when You chose to hang on the cross at Calvary and in one fell swoop, cleansed away my sins with Your blood.

As wilful and disobedient I have been, You continued to love me and bless me. Lord, you know my heart's desires, all of them. I commit them to You and I know You will take care of them. In times even when my mustard seed faith wavers, I know You'll be there for me, every single step of the way.

Lord, I pray for an earnestness to tune into Your frequency more. I know all things will come to pass, in Your time and not mine. Give me the strength and fortitude to wait on You, and not be impulsive in all things, as I am wont to do. I believe You have a perfect plan for me, and one that will truly be a blessing. Everything's in Your control. Amen.

Now why did I word that prayer? Those of you whom I have talked to will know there are some stuff (yes, more than one item) I am experiencing that I seriously hope will come to pass. At the same time, I must manage my expectations and hopes. So yeah, it's all over to Him now.

=)