Anthony's Prayer

Dear God,

I know you are aware of the struggles that I face,
and I know you have given me the tools to overcome these challenges.

I know that you can sense my desire to be loved,
and I know you told me that my love lies within.

I know that you are aware of my desire to rid my body of this resistance,
and I know you have also given me the strength to hold on until I am ready.

I know that I continue to ask for help,
and you continue to bring me more and more teachers.

I know I have not always been the most faithful,
and I know you never lost yours.

I know I do not need you but I love to lean on you, I love to believe in you,
and I know you will pick me up when I fall,

I know you and I are one in the same,
and I know that you are closer than I often remember,

Thank you for my family,
I know they are the greatest gift I have ever received,

Thank you for Meredith,
I know without her so many times I would have been lost,

Thank you for my friends,
So many came rushing to my side when I needed them most,

Thank you for this new spark in my life,
She brings a light to my day,

I may have questioned, walked away, even damned you when my life has been tough
but deep within you never gave up.

Please God continue to give me the strength that I need right now,
Please God help me continue to let go,

You support has been and will be unwavering,
I thank you for your support and belief in me.

While something’s in my life have not played out the way I plan,
I am learning to trust you more and have that faith I so often write about,

My life has been a roller coaster the last few years, however one things is certain,
I am rediscovering myself and I am rediscovering my God

Thank you for me,
Thank you for this life,

Amen.