A pain in my soul.
Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2008
by straight talk
I was thinking of my own pains and burdens and those that specifically I hold deep within me that never seem to be answered. One can ask why one and not another but then again it won't change why. Prayers yes, most certainly, but it may not change why? Positive hopeful, by all means, but that won't change why? So I thought there may be many out there just like me, especially at this time of year. So I wrote this prayer. Yes a prayer. Now some may not think it a prayer, but we Christians are told to ask, seek and we shall find and whatever we ask in Jesus Name it will be granted, that is if it agree's with the will of the father. We are also encouraged to just talk one on one with God. Well consider this a talk, one on one. Now we know we are all sinners so it is by choice, design, plan or simply wanting to that prayers are answered. That is in human thinking. God knows why he does what he does and why and who am I or anyone to challange him? Yet I thought I'd let him know how I hurt and perhaps many others do. I am sure he knows. yet maybe He will provide the help and open door, keeping in my we all part of a much greater plan.
A pain in my soul, so very deep.
Prayers unanswered, nights without sleep.
Tossing, turning, a moan here or there.
I listen intently, but nothing I hear.
The next day fearful, of what it will bring.
The telephones, unceasing ring.
Plenty of advice, from good hearted folk.
Yet the burden one carries, a heavy yolk.
God gave you strong shoulders, some will say.
Then ask how you ever get through one day?
I don't know at times, how I do make it through.
Many a time not knowing what to do.
Prayers, oh sure, of all different kinds.
Sure, ask, and seek and you shall find.
Yet, day after day, no answer do I see.
Just the pain in my soul, accompanying me.
Now what choice do I have, is it my lot?
If God answers, or if not.
Some say he answers, everyones prayer.
Yet I look and listen and find it no where.
So why complain, get up off the floor.
A new day is dawning, more pain at the door.
So Jesus way up there, I ask in your name.
Do you think you can hear me and heal my pain?
For the weight grows heavy, the burden not lite.
I'm asking for mercy, a little respite.
Yet, what can I say, sinner I am.
I'll just continue the journey, as best as I can.
But you know Lord, that one, that's for my family.
Can you answer Lord, that one prayer for me?
.Robert T. Melaccio Sr. 2008 Copyright 2008 Robert Melaccio Sr.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Dearest Robert, I have felt your pain and continue in prayer and faith. May the God of all Comfort, comfort you and all of us who are experiencing pain in our souls. May He give us peace based upon His promises. May He remind us that it is in His resurrection that we stand victorious in the end when we face our last enemy on this side. Because He is our risen Lord! —Amen -Your friend, Avis.Please log in to respond to this comment.Avis my dear friend thanks for our kind thoughts and prayers and yes I do understand what you write to. Yet I write because many, like me are at times overwhelmed by it all and especially now, during these hard times and seasons. I wrote from my heart so that others would know they are not alone and oterhs have at times the same doubts. Lord may you heal my doubt as you would theirs. Blessings to you, RobertPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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