"Help Me to Stand"...

Think this is a lovely "poem" from a book that I am currently reading.. "God on Mute" by Pete Greig. I just want to share this with everyone.. It is a prayer unto the Lord. :)

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Lord,

help me to stand today.

Temptations and trials abound.

When life hurts,

I get confused, dishonest, suspicious and critical.

I put on the belt of truth.

When life hurts,

my relationships suffer - especially my relationship with You.

I put on the breastplate of righteousness.

When life hurts,

I either get really lazy or I make myself really busy.

I put on the shoes of the gospel.

When life hurts,

I let down my guard and leave myself exposed.

I take up the shield of faith.

When life hurts,

my thinking gets negative and I question everything.

I put on the helmet of salvation.

When life hurts,

I'm a coward.

I take hold of the sword of the Word.

Lord, it doesn't feel very "finished" down here.

I don't feel very "finished".

See me kneeling.

Help me stand.

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Hmm.. isn't that beautiful? Isn't that the state of us sometimes? I identified with it.. Hmm..... that is why I just love reading.. Books are truly precious and gift from God.. to be able to tap into wisdom of men that God has given and imparted into their lives.. Well, that is one of my dreams... *wink*..