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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Angry (08/02/07)
“JOURNAL”



July 31, 2007


“Teach me to do your will, for You are my God!
Let Your good spirit lead me on level ground!”
Psalm 143:10 (ESV)


Dear Lord,


Lord, yes I ask you to discipline me. You hear my howl every night I feel your rage. There are times that I want to let go. For I can’t contain anymore the pain of the consequence of what I’ve done. I admit, I am a sinner. I am a stubborn child of yours. I cannot enumerate anymore the countless trespasses I’ve done. I deserve to be in a holocaust. My life is not enough to pay all my sins. But still Lord, because of your overflowing love you gave your only son to bear all my sins. Lord, I am your child, you are my father. I was lost once. I can’t live without you Lord. Forgive me for the times I set you aside. For the things in this world overcame me. Yes, I’m doing your will but my heart is not in it. I always pray. I said I trust you. But even in myself I’m not exerting effort. I’m too lazy. I’m easy go lucky person. I’m sorry for the times I take you for granted. For I chose to do my own will that displease you. Thank you Lord for these pains. In every night I’m alone in my room and I have nothing to call on no one is there to comfort me. That it is only you hear my cry. It is your name I shout when I call. You heard my plea. When the night daunts me, your arms are embracing me. You took away all this delirium in me. You let me lie in your arms keeping me safe watching me sleeping. It’s nice to wake up in the morning walking under the dusk waiting for the sunrise to embrace me. It’s nice to hear your voice saying, “My child, I do this not to harm you. But to let you learn. I love you and I can’t bear to see you suffer. All I want is best for you. May those pains give you lesson. You are forgiven my child. I’m always here for you.” I’m hush Lord. I don’t know what to say. I could feel your strength all over me. You help me rise again from falling down. You take away all the pains I have. I’m stronger now than I was before. Help me Lord to fix my eyes on you. Only on you. Thank you Lord for everything and in everything. Amen.


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c clemons
08/10/07
I see that this is your personal journal so how can I comment on that? My only comment is that the article doesn't apply to the week's topic. Keep in mind that a journal is just that, to journal your thoughts and feelings.
Jacquelyn Horne
08/14/07
A vivid account of how our pain can overwhelm us and how God can relieve that pain. This would be better to read in paragraph form. But it is a very strong piece.
Dee Yoder
08/22/07
You have expressed the lonely call of many who have no one to listen. I'm glad to know you have the Lord to reach out to, and He is giving you some peace. Thanks for sharing your heart-felt article.