HOPE, PRAY AND WISH

At this time in my life, what do I really wish for?

My answer is nothing... because I never wish... I hope and pray. Yes, I hope and pray because I believe it is more achievable this way. It means that I don't believe in pure luck, in wishing upon a star, or even wishing on birthdays. When I hope and pray, I belive that there is someone more knowledgeable and more powerful than us - and that is God. And that no matter what we do, if it's not God's will, then we can never do anythig about it.

So I keep hoping and praying for the desires of my heart.

What then do I hope and pray for?

I hope and pray for a lot of things actually.

But right now, I am hoping and praying that we will be in the perfect situation to get our daughter to be with us. And I hope and pray that when that perfect time comes, we will have the wisdom to grab it without hesitation...

I hope and I pray...

Prayer for a life partner

Below is a prayer forwarded to me by one of my friends. This one is for those are growing impatience in waiting for the one for him/her.

Lord,

You said that it is not good for us to be alone. You made us for each other. But Lord, I find it so hard to find that mate who would be a good spouse. Help me, Lord, to put this yearning for marriage in its proper place.

Lead me, Lord, to the one whom You choose for my spouse. While I wait for You to reveal Your Will in this matter, help me to know myself better.

Help me to address those areas of my life which are disordered and which would interfere with my having a successful marriage. When my desire to find a spouse becomes all consuming, help me to relax and practice patience. Help me to invest in wholesome friendships which bring me closer to You and which will assist me in making such an important decision. It is so natural, Lord, to seek love.

Teach me to seek You first and to learn to give love before I try to receive it. Help me to remember that whatever journey this life leads me on, You are always present, always offering companionship, and always filling my deepest need. I offer You, Lord, my loneliness and my longing for marriage. I wait for You to lead me to Your perfect Will for me in this and all things. Amen.