Come Quickly
By Elizabeth M. Thompson
Be merciful, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. Psalm 31:9
Without the mercy of the Lord, I would be crushed by my grief! My sorrow weakens me and weighs me down. It wearies me and drains the strength I need to keep depression and despair at bay. I long for a few days of respite from the pain that I might be refreshed enough to walk through grief without succumbing to despair.
I need the Lord's mercy today. I cannot outrun my anguish but I can find shelter and refuge in the Lord even in the midst of my pain.
Lord, pour out your mercy on me today. I am weak and wounded and in need of your comfort and protection today. Shelter me, strengthen me, and love me. Come quickly, I pray. Amen
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