Thank You for Joy! The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. — Psalm 19:8 Dear Jesus, Sometimes I crave the unbridled joy of childhood. I remember how it felt to pedal my bike fast, wind whipping through my…
Jesus I Need You in These Dark Times
Jesus, You Are My Refuge Dear Jesus, Thank You for providing security in an insecure world. You warned that “nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains” (Mark 13:8). All of this and more will signal Your coming.…
When I Ask
Dear Jesus, You are amazing. Not only do You give me what I need, but You bless me with so much more than I ask for. In the book of Matthew, You said, Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give…
I Can’t Be Perfect
Trying to Be Perfect Dear Jesus, I am so frustrated and disappointed in myself. I want to be better than I am, and I want to do bigger and greater things. I know I’m not being all I can be — not for myself, not for those around me, and definitely not for You. Lord,…
When You Feel Underappreciated
Editor’s Note: Have you ever written a letter to Jesus? What other ways can you communicate with Him besides prayer? Jesus, I Need You is a collection of prayers to Jesus, written as letters. Each letter covers a topic or feeling that we all have likely been through before, helping us connect with God more intimately and encourage…
Jesus, I Need You… When I Feel Disappointment
This Mixed-up World Dear Jesus, I’m frustrated with this mixed-up world. Everything seems turned upside down. What You’ve declared to be evil and wrong is often considered to be right and good. There are even those who change Your Word so it fits what they want to do and who they want You to be.…
Disappointment: Jesus I Tried So Hard!
Dear Jesus, I tried so hard to make it work, but I failed. This situation didn’t end the way that I had hoped and expected it would, and I am so disappointed. I sought Your will, and I thought I knew what to do. I used great care moving forward toward the goal, and I…