Dear Jesus,

Lord, I don't understand. I don't know what to say.

I don't get the point. Show me the way.

There are no words that adequately describe grief.

The enemy is a liar. A destroyer. A thief.

Awaken our soul. Give answers and peace.

You sent Your Son to reach the least.

He bore our pain. He took all the lashes.

So that we might have beauty for ashes.

Our children are hurting. Our families seem lost.

Remind us that You think we are worth the cost.

The Hope that we seek cannot be seen.

In order to feel it we must press in. Must lean.

Into Your shelter. You are our Rock.

Into Your promises our thoughts we must lock.

Bound the broken hearted. The ones who weep.

Hold them close. The Shepherd with His sheep.

Guard our hearts. Open our eyes.

Break the chains. Stop the lies.

You sent Your Son. Our sins He's taken.

We hold on tight. We will not be shaken.

Awaken our souls. Lift our eyes.

Pierce our hearts. Give words to our sighs.