Dear God please hear my prayers
And listen in on my dreadful thoughts.
You have numbered my head of hairs,
And closeness with me you have sought.

I know despite the hurt I've caused
Your loving kindness has no end.
You've seen me prosper and responded with a thunderous applause,
And guidance from your angels you constantly send.

I know I am sick and out of my mind,
But you hold me close in my darkest nights.
My sins you have taken and thrown behind,
And you've lead me to your path of light.

You have promised me a day where I will be cured.
No more tears of pain or unhappiness.
I may forget, but you constantly assure
That as long as I am faithful, I shall be blessed.

With your Word, you speak to me,
Gently correcting me when I've taken a wrong turn.
You've been more patient than anyone has to be,
And you've saved me from my own fire, in which I have burned.

From the ashes you've taken me and molded a daughter,
Although I am extremely unworthy of the love you've given.
My heart is filled with laughter,
And with zeal I have been driven.

There are days I will be sicker than ever,
Bedridden with torturous thoughts and aches.
I know with your holy spirit I can become better
Even though I will continue to make many mistakes.

I'm amazed at your almighty power.
The way you have formed us individually,
The complexity of a simple sunflower,
And I truly believe you have the power to set us free.

Forgive me when I forget these things,
And never hold my illness against my soul.
I know soon you will open your hand, and I shall see the blessings it brings,
Such as the day I can say "I am not sick anymore."