It’s easy to say “thoughts and prayers,” but when life gets busy, I sometimes forget to follow through. That’s why I turned a journal my daughter gave me into a prayer book.
For a couple of years now, I’ve written down names of family, friends, people in recovery, and even strangers, along with situations in the world that weigh on my heart. This little book reminds me to pause and pray. These aren’t just names on a page. I care about these people, and I believe prayer works.
The Prayer Book
Within these pages, names I store,
Each burden marked forevermore.
The ink bears witness to my care,
A silent plea, a whispered prayer.
I clasp my hands and bow my head,
For all their needs, for tears they’ve shed.
You know each struggle, every call,
You see them, Lord, You know it all.
For bodies weak and hearts that seek,
For those who’ve lost the strength to speak,
Surround them with the Holy Ghost,
Let healing reach where needed most.
Grant peace to those who toss at night,
And help them win their silent fight.
Protect them with Your mighty hand,
Give them strength to rise and stand.
Draw them close and help them see
How deep Your love for them must be.
Let grace and mercy be their guide,
With You forever by their side.
Help me be who they might need,
A friend who longs to plant a seed,
So faith and hope will bloom this day,
And Your light will lead our way.
— David Ritter
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