prayer for the weakened servant

With humble appreciation to Eddie and Allyson Willis and their beautiful children for the following thoughts and prayers were inspired by their music, literally and in life....

"Do not be afraid for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through the deep waters, I will be with you.
When you go through the rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be consumed by the flames.
For I am the LORD your God
The Holy One of Israel. Your Savior." -Isaiah 43:1b-3a

Abba, Father,
You knew these days before I came into existence. You knit me together in my mother's womb. You know the pain and the grace I would experience through my fresh and spirit before you had yet to hand craft them.

You created me to exist, love, and cope through trials of many kind.
You know the number of my days and hours of my darkness.
I do not even have power or knowledge over the next minute.
Surely, I have learned humility in all these years I have lived, but there is still more pride to be stripped from me.

I have always prayed for you to break me and you have clearly answered that prayer.
But please keep my so close to your spirit that even when I can't hear you or feel you, I can't fall without falling into you.

You knew my words before I could speak and my actions before I could walk.
I have been created and therefore must have purpose. Keep me reminded of that.
Love me through this time.
Make your strength perfect in my weaknesses so that it shines like a beacon.
But most of all Great Father, Deliverer, and Creator of all, just be close enough and small enough to hear me now.