Dear God (Confessions of a Chronic Sinner)

Dear God,

i feel a need to apologize. i’m afraid i haven’t been doing well lately.

i’m lying more than a salesman. i cheat more than a toddler playing a board game.

i’m afraid i haven’t really learned much, and i believe i have disappointed You.

my request is this, be with me.

am i asking too much?

love [please]

William

 

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William,

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.”

“Know that every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed!”

 

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Dear God,

i feel so lost. everywhere i go, there’s temptation, and i always fail.

i never know what the right thing to do is. no one’s there, nobody cares.

there has to be something i can do. what am i doing wrong?

my request is this, help me.

i know i’m asking too much.

love [please love me]

William

 

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William,

“For I am the LORD, your God,
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.”

 

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Dear God,

i feel so small, so alone. i’m lost, and i can’t find Your light.

help me. it’s all wrong, it’s all going wrong. there’s nothing i can do.

the path is lost in the darkness―i’ve lost it.

but You’re God, You can do anything.

my request is this, save me.

i know it’s too much to ask of You.

love [do You?]

William

 

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William,

“I will save you from all your uncleanness.”

 

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Dear God,

i don’t know what to do! i’ve gone astray, but i want to come back.

help me! i’ve done horrible things, but i’m so sorry!

i need Your help, i need Your forgiveness. save me, please!

what more can i do? what more can i say? i’m so sorry.

i need You. i was wrong.

my request is this, forgive me.

i know i’m asking too much.

love [oh, please!]

William

 

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William,

“I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin.”

 

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Dear God,

i can’t do this anymore. i’m lost, alone, afraid.

why is everything happening this way? why me?

why is my life ruined?! i can’t believe that this is Your will.

how could You do this to me?

what did i do that forced Your hand this way?! why have You forsaken me?

i’m so sorry. i’m sorry for failing You! i was so wrong.

i have sinned, again and again, but please, don’t forsake me!

i’ll do better next time. don’t turn away. i need You. i love You!

don’t leave me. forgive me, please, God.

i need your help. only You can save me. please!

my request is this, love me!

is this too much to ask?!

love [why don’t You love me?!]

William

 

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I love you.

Author's Note

there's nothing else I can say.


comments&&questions?

Reviews

[Vesa Lee]

It's a pity no one has commented on this yet.
But then the topic of God makes a lot of people nervous, doesn't it? ^-^
As someone who has many times sent out similar SOS's to God in particularly hard times in my life, this piece stirred sweet echos of those feelings of helplessness and abandonment in me.
Sweet because, had I not had those moments of complete brokenness, I would not have the understanding of God and his plan for me that I do now.
I hope you never regret posting this.
It's a great piece.

[LadyKarissa]

THE LORD IS WITH YOU. PLEASE READ THE POEM ONLY ONE FOOT PRINTS IN THE SAND. GOD BLESS, LUCIE

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I am not sure I understand the meaning. You talk to God, then you receive an answer, you cannot respond to the answer (I'm assuming it's because the answers are age old ones that never change; automatic), and after all that you start over again; your question, God's answer. How does this end; does God finally 'call' you back with a clear answer (the "I love you") of what he's been saying all along? Sorry if I've confused you with my confusion. The poem is unique, with an interesting topic.

[Krystal Nicole]

A beautiful poem that brought tears to my eyes. Great job!!!