Lord,

I come before you humbly. Full of stress and worry. I have strayed from you so many times but have found that without you I am and have nothing. I won't ask you for your forgiveness as right now I don't think I am worthy of it or even your grace. Yet I will ask you to watch over my loved ones: friends, family, and even my foes. Bless those that have wronged me or plan to do me wrong. Watch over those that are sick and in need of your loving touch to heal them. Keep with you Lord, my children, that they may always be safe from any hurt, harm or danger. Bring out in them the talents and gifts that you bestowed upon them. Make them better than you made me Lord. Comfort them when they are in need and guide them always. Take away from them Lord anything that is not of you. Remove from them anything hinderence that may keep them from any blessings that you have for them. Guide their hearts, minds, and tongues Lord that they may glorify your name in all that they do. Provide for them all that they need. Help me Lord to determine the things you want for me; the blessings from the curses. Create in me a clean heart Lord that your love, mercy, and grace will shine through. Love me tenderly and please don't give up on me. Hold me and never let me go.

All these things I ask of you and thank you for...you are my one true friend.

Ariana Polk