A Prayer for Pain
Physical.
God, heal my body. Take the pain that I feel, that is telling me something is wrong, and correct what needs correcting. I am made so intricately. You know every part of me. Renew me and wash me with your Holy Spirit. Breathe newness in my body.
Mental.
God, heal my mind. Bathe past trauma, anxiety, and hurt with your Holy Spirit. Let me see your goodness and grace in every aspect of my life. Even in the darkest parts, let me see your light. Lead me to people who will my hold arms up when I am low and heavy. Help me trust others with my vulnerability. Breathe newness over my mind.
World.
God, heal our world. It is broken due to our desires, greed, ambitions, and sin. Where violence dominates, give me wisdom to be a lamb. Where scarcity is felt, give me hands that are open to share. When I feel like I want to turn away, and ignore the pain of others, give me a new heart that longs to see New Creation and then acts. Breathe newness into our world.
I hold these things in hope.
If today is a rough day and I ache physically in my body: you are still good and trustworthy.
If today is a dark day, and I struggle with heaviness in my mind: you are still good and trustworthy.
If today the world still turns violently and out of rhythm with your design: you are still good and trustworthy.
Through it all your son, Jesus, is with me.
Amen.
Victor Neal
