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\nComment by Patricia in Rhode Island\u00a0on 17 Aug 2010 at 6:35 pm <\/span><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n
I feel horrible today. I felt horrible for months actually. I read your book a few years ago and decided to read it again. I knew what I was getting into but also know that after reading your book the first time I felt strong, encouraged and knew if you could make it so could I. Here you are, still here, still alive, still using your voice to help others and here I am asking you for prayers. I have no insurance to go to a therapist. I know the abuse I suffered as a child is creeping back into my thoughts and causing me to feel dysfunctional. I know you understand me. So all I ask is for prayers of strength, just something so that I don\u2019t worry about my faith, my job, my life, people who once hurt me, people who piss me off, everything and all of the above. Do you have a prayer that you can share with me? A prayer that might of helped you a few times? I will respect you if you say no. Thank you.<\/p>\n
Pat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Dear Patricia,<\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you for sharing and for your heart felt thoughts! I hear you. A very dear friend of mine gave me the prayer below.\u00a0 I found it helpful and I hope you do, too!<\/span><\/p>\n
Wishing you all my best!<\/span><\/p>\n
Karen<\/span><\/p>\n
Prayer…For One Burdened with Worry:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Father, teach me that, as your child, worry has no place in my life. I know that it helps nothing. I know that worry overcomes no difficulty. Often in the past, Lord, I have come to you with heavy heart and burdened life, and you have answered my prayers and graciously lifted the burden from me. Yet, I still refuse to leave my burdens with you. Always I gather them up, those heavy bundles of fears and anxieties, and shoulder them again. Help me, dear Lord, to overcome these useless thoughts and lift from me once again all anxieties and apprehensions. Help me to live just one day at a time with a confident trust in your tender mercy and love. May my heart know your promise that I rest only as I rest in you. I thank you for your love for me and for your help. Amen<\/span><\/p>\n
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