Here’s another prayer – featured now in my free e-book For Such a Time as This – that may help you to find words to articulate some of your thoughts and fears when you’re struggling to pray during these dark days of the coronavirus pandemic, reminding you that, however much it may feel like it, you are not alone.
I’m calling to you, Lord
I’m calling to you, Lord,
crying to you,
pleading for help in this time of need.
That’s not something I’d usually do –
you’re well aware of that.
I don’t typically give you a second thought;
not being sure, in fact, if I even believe in you.
The chances of me being caught praying,
even thinking of you,
until this crisis struck,
were, let’s face it, more or less zero.
But things have changed,
and yes, if I’m honest, I’m getting desperate,
no one and nothing quite being able to offer the reassurance I seek.
So I’m here now,
with all my doubts,
all my questions,
all my lack of faith,
conscious that, up to now, I’ve had no time for you,
yet asking, despite that,
if you’re there,
and if you’re listening,
be there for me.
Amen.