Two more laments!

These were submitted anonymously and the second is written from the perspective of one of the Chilean miners. Great laments! Please keep them coming! Don't forget that you can send them to Eric Miller at eric@gccfred.org to be posted. Thanks!

"I am hurting.

I am weak.

I am not useful.

I don’t act like Your child.

Lord Almighty, only You can help me.

Only You have the power to change my heart, my mind, my tongue, my trust.

You alone know how I struggle with money, relationships, words, my tone of voice, & my sincere trust in You.

Dearest Father, I sit at your feet asking You to change me, even more than You already have. May others see You in my life & give me a servant attitude. Let me die to self.

But, Abba, Father, You have never failed me. I look for Your hand to touch me.

I praise Your holy name! You are my everything!"

From the perspective of the Chilean miners ...

"God, I’m in a real pit this time.

No one knows where I am. I am so alone.

Will I starve to death?

Will I kill myself?

Will I lose my mind?

What am I to do?

I am not only entrapped in my body but also in my mind, my soul, & my spirit.

Who can I turn to but you?

Where can I go but to you, my Salvation?

My eyes burn, my heart throbs, my chest is heavy from lack of air, my stomach moans.

You alone can save me.

You alone will tell them where I am, how to find me & how to save me.

I wait for you, O Lord.

But, I know You love me with an everlasting love Father.

I look for Your saving hand.

I will worship You forever.

I will remember Your kindness to me.

I will tell others of Your miracle when You save me from this forlorn place & many will come to know you."