I’m Exasperated, Lord

I’m Exasperated, Lord is a simple prayer for a new perspective. I’m praying this today, and you can pray this prayer with me.

Today’s post is the eighth one in the #write28days challenge, in which I’m participating during the month of February 2021. Today’s prompt is “Exasperated,” and here is my prayer/poem.

I’m Exasperated, Lord

Father God,

I’m glad I can sit with you

when I’m exasperated

with the way things are.

Frustrated to the point

of giving up.

But not so irritated

that I’m unwilling to learn.

So I come to you

letting it all splat out

on the table

hot and messy –

then a rush of relief

comes from not

holding it in anymore.

I’m exasperated, Lord,

but I’m also amazed

that the Creator of the universe

is willing to listen

to this pile of dust’s complaints.

In fact, you invite me closer

so I can be more of myself with you.

My love for you blooms

even in this mess.

Here in this prayer space

I vent vertically

and you help me sort it out:

what I can release

between you and me

what I need to do

to seek wise counsel

what I need to say

to confront another.

I’ve learned it’s best

to come to you first

when I’m exasperated.

Otherwise I explode

or leak out poison

on others

who cannot handle it.

But you can handle it all.

Untangle me, Lord.

Straighten out the twists and turns

of my frustration and irritation.

Point out what parts are mine

and help me make corrections.

Show me what parts are not mine

to change, but to challenge

or relinquish.

When I’m exasperated, Lord

may it be an opportunity

for me to gain new perspective

on myself

others

and you.

May I put on your humility

admit my faults

trust you with what I can’t change

and leave the prayer room

with the peace

that passes all understanding.

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I’m Exasperated, Lord

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