Dearest Lord;
I hurt Father.
I hurt with the ache of all the things my broken shell won’t release;
My failings…
My mistakes…
Bad decisions I’ve made…
Those times I’ve closed my heart to You…
All flood in and overwhelm my spirit.
So from my knees I reach for You.
I feel alone Father.
Alone with all those self-imposed burdens I allow to linger;
The pain I see in others’ lives…
Missed opportunities to serve…
Those “What ifs” that haunt my heart…
All sobering reminders of my limitations in this mortal coil.
So from my knees I reach for You.
I feel unworthy Lord.
Unworthy of the Blessings You bestow;
Undeserving of other peoples’ love,
Of Your love for me,
And of Your immeasurable Grace in my life…
Truly unfit to receive those gifts You place in my life each day.
So from my knees I reach for You.
And from that penitent pose Father,
You touch me…
And remind me;
That You feel my pain, and want to take it from me…
That I’m never alone…
And that I’m worthy in Your eyes.
And from Your Throne You reach for me.
Amen.
~Phather Phil
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Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Wow Phil! This prayer really spoke to my heart today. God is always reaching down from His throne to remind us of His great Love for us. We are never alone and we are never out of His grasp. Beautiful!
Many blessings dear friend!
Powerful prayer and one I prayed right along side with you. On my knees, Lord….
Beautiful, Phil. Your heartfelt words will touch a chord in many.
Beautiful and powerful…from my knees I reach for Him too.
Beautiful prayer, Phil! On our knees…the best place to reach out to Him!