I found an interesting passage online, written by Erin Whitten and dedicated to "the feelers." Well, I know a lot of feelers and I know the burdens they carry - and you do, too. So tonight, using some of Whitten's words (in green below) let's pray for the feelers among us, around us - and inside us...
Tonight, Lord, I want to pray for the feelers,
for those who live in the quiet spaces,
feeling more than they ever speak...
I want to pray for
those who wear their hearts on their sleeves
and who feel every unspoken word...
I want to pray for those
who are moved by things
that most people overlook,
who see beauty
in the smallest details,
who carry both the light and weight
of the world in their hearts...
I want to pray for those
who sometimes feel
their heart's too big for their body,
who cry when they're happy,
who ache when they see
someone else who's hurting
who feel the pulse of the world
in every quiet moment...
I want to pray for the feelers, Lord:
the sensitive ones,
the easily bruised,
and those who are wearied by worry;
my vulnerable brothers and sisters,
compassionate, kind and forgiving,
understanding, tender and lenient...
I want to pray for the feelers, Lord:
the thoughtful, perceptive, insightful ones
who see what many may often miss,
who discern what's hidden in other hearts
and who feel at depths to many unknown...
I want to pray for the feelers, Lord:
give them grace to accept
all their hearts take in;
make firm their trust
in your presence and care;
give them strength
to sustain what they sense and feel;
and with your kindness and gentle mercy,
heal their wounded and broken hearts...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Whole Heart by Brandon Heath
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