Father, You know what happened when I was a teen, and who did it. You also know that I love You and want to follow You, but there are days, like today, when those events come rushing back at me. That is why I am here now. I’m going to put my trust in You and Your word, which reminds me that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit.1 I lay this pain before You, asking for Your healing touch upon wounds that still affect me today.
I hold on to the promise that You have plans for my life, plans for a future filled with hope and not harm.2 Though the past has been difficult, I know You will strengthen me and help me, for You are my God, and You will uphold me with Your righteous right hand.3 You have seen every tear I’ve cried, and I take comfort knowing that one day, You will wipe away every tear, and all the pain of this world will be gone.4
I cast all my anxieties on You because You care for me.5 With Your strength, I can face each day, knowing I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.6 In the middle of my affliction, I thank You for being the God of all comfort, who wraps me in Your love and enables me to comfort others who face similar struggles.7
Even though my past holds moments of deep hurt, I trust that You are working all things together for good according to Your purpose in my life.8 I come to You, weary from the burden of the past, and I receive the rest You offer my soul. Your yoke is easy, and Your burden is light.9
Help me to release the former things, knowing that You are doing a new thing in my life, making a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.10 Heal my heart, Lord, for You are the One who restores us to wholeness.11 In Jesus’ name.