Dear Lord...

..another day has come to a close. The children have all made it safely to bed, thank you. Thank you so much for the grace you allotted for today. Thank you for your mercy and my salvation. As I sit here watching my words on this screen, I can't help but feel I have failed you yet again. How impatient I get sometimes...the tone I use with my husband in front of my children when I am upset...Lord how many times have I failed you?! And yet, you forgive me over and over, pick me up and love me as your very own. I look back on my day and wonder if I encouraged enough. Did that friend in need see me glance her way as I said a prayer for her. Ease the pain of the suffering of those you know I am talking about if it be your will...help them to seek you. Does my family know how much I miss and love them Lord? I am worried about some of my family Lord, do they know you? Oh Lord, my emotions deceive me sometimes into believing all my motives are right...try and test them Lord lest it all be in vain. Help me to be a blessing to my husband, my children, my church...it hurts Lord, to be misunderstood. It hurts to be mistreated Lord....I know you understand. Speak to me Lord in the midst of my thoughts and confusion. Help me to focus on YOU. I love you Lord so much....and am embarrassed at the pitiful prayer I offer up in my tiredness Lord. I know you understand what my heart is saying Lord even if I don't. You are so good to me, and I am horribly undeserving. I hate the pride I find in my heart at times dear Lord, to think I can do anything by myself...how foolish. Please forgive me. In Jesus Name Amen.