Comments on: Compassion for Haiti: The Gift of Tears http://crs-blog.org/compassion-for-haiti-the-gift-of-tears/ Introduce yourself to the world Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Sue Lang http://crs-blog.org/compassion-for-haiti-the-gift-of-tears/comment-page-1/#comment-7278 Sue Lang Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:40:08 +0000 http://crs-blog.org/?p=8751#comment-7278 Having lived through several crises of faith, myself, I can relate to the Haitian people's cry for understanding at this difficult time. PRAYER OF THE HAITIANS FAITH HOPE LOVE Oh Father, grant me the faith, hope and love that I need to keep going during this extraordinary and difficult time. I feel as though you have abandoned me and my family - if I can even find my family. Not just now, but in the recent past, as well. Are you angry with me, Lord? Are you angry with all of us, Haitians, Lord? Where is your love? Show me your belief in me amidst all of this destruction. Today, I need to see your graces – front and center. While food and water and medicine are necessary, they are not the sum total of my needs – show me that you care, show me that you love me, show me that you are by my side during this horrific ordeal. Please renew and rejuvenate my faith and hope in you. You have brought to me all of these wonderful people working to help me recover and move forward. In them, I see you. But the pain and suffering is so real and so complete, I lose my faith often and need more assurance that you are with me. Please come to me Lord and grant me the peace I need to get through this minute, this hour, this day and to remind me of your love and commitment to not just me, but to all mankind. I am waiting, Lord. I am waiting, Lord. At times, my needs crowd out my faith in you. I ask for your presence in me and everyone here in your stead. Amen. Having lived through several crises of faith, myself, I can relate to the Haitian people’s cry for understanding at this difficult time.

PRAYER OF THE HAITIANS

FAITH HOPE LOVE

Oh Father, grant me the faith, hope and love that I need to keep going during this extraordinary and difficult time.

I feel as though you have abandoned me and my family – if I can even find my family. Not just now, but in the recent past, as well. Are you angry with me, Lord? Are you angry with all of us, Haitians, Lord? Where is your love?

Show me your belief in me amidst all of this destruction.

Today, I need to see your graces – front and center.

While food and water and medicine are necessary, they are not the sum total of my needs – show me that you care, show me that you love me, show me that you are by my side during this horrific ordeal. Please renew and rejuvenate my faith and hope in you.

You have brought to me all of these wonderful people working to help me recover and move forward. In them, I see you. But the pain and suffering is so real and so complete, I lose my faith often and need more assurance that you are with me. Please come to me Lord and grant me the peace I need to get through this minute, this hour, this day and to remind me of your love and commitment to not just me, but to all mankind.

I am waiting, Lord. I am waiting, Lord. At times, my needs crowd out my faith in you. I ask for your presence in me and everyone here in your stead. Amen.

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