When Wounded

Dear Lord

When we started this journey I expected the world to hate me.

I was ready to be persecuted by unbelievers for my faith in you.

But most of my wounds have not come from the world.

Most of my wounds have been caused by people I love in your church.

The gossip, the judgment, the critism, the insanity.

It has caused me more pain than anything else in my life.

You know it has pushed me to the edge at times.

Lord, heal the wounds I have suffered at the hands of my friends.

Help me to see that you had both Judas and Peter to deal with.

I should not expect any better.

Lord, have I also caused pain to your children?

At times I know I have. My own insanity getting the better of me.

Lord forgive me for hurting other Christians.

Lord heal me from the wounds caused by those I love.

Lord have mercy on us all