Lord, I thank You for everything—for the sunny days and even the dreary ones.
But my heart is so tired. Please, Father, spare me from more pain. I cannot bear it any longer. I feel like I am breaking.
You know everything, Lord—my hidden thoughts, my fears, and my tears. Still, I need to speak them out loud. I am deeply anxious, and I know this fear is not fitting of Your child. Forgive me when my fear becomes louder than my faith, when I forget Your faithfulness in my life.
I lost my job in my country, and when I return to the Philippines, I have no source of income. My debts are piling up, and I carry them alone. This was not because of poor choices—life simply happened. Sickness came. Death came. And when they did, people ran to me, and I gave all that I had.
Please protect my family, Lord. Have mercy on my sister who suffers from schizophrenia. I had to stop her treatment because I, too, am drowning. I cannot carry everyone anymore. I am exhausted. My heart feels like it will burst from guilt and sadness.
Father, I humbly beg You—please allow the school where I am working now to renew my contract when it ends in May. I place this in Your hands, trusting that You see me, You hear me, and You have not abandoned me.
Hold me, Lord, when I have no strength left.
Amen.