I've Got to Talk to Someone, Lord

By Geraldine Cool

"In this collection of a womans conversation with the Lord, Geraldine Cool turns her special gift the Lord has bestowed upon her to express the tumultuous feelings of women. It is a collection of heartfelt and moving prayers by a woman for other women on diverse topics such as housework, friends, family just about anything a woman thinks about during her day at work or in her home.
With reassuring directness and simplicity she writes of the problems that confront every woman: the confusing changes her body and emotions struggles at school and the strain of family life. From such annoyances as a family squabble or a small thing like the telephone not ringing. Big and complicated questions dealing with sex and drugs the difficulties every woman experiences. These prayers cover her triumphs and exuberances. All her feelings are here to share with the Lord.
These prayers express emotions and thoughts that almost every woman has felt many times, but have left unsaid. The ability to be able to talk with the Lord has cleared up confusion and led me to a joyful awareness and self-identification: Enriching my life!! Bringing peace to my soul and harmony in the home. Every person who reads these prayers will be touched and blessed."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 21, 2010
• ISBN: 9781453539750

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Contents

ABUSE

FRIENDS, FRIENDSHIP

GIRLFRIENDS—

BOYFRIENDS

BRING US TOGETHER

DEATH

NOBODY WILL LISTEN

I’VE GOT TO TALK

TO SOMEONE

YOU ARE WITH ME

KEEP ME AT IT

I WANT TO BE ME

WHEN THE WIND CRIES

TENDER TRAP

MARRIAGE

PARENTS

CHILDREN—FAMILY

I WAS CROSS WITH

THE CHILDREN

BRING BACK THE CHILDREN

SCHOOL

GOD’S GIFTS

BUILD UP MY FAITH

THE BIG SCENE

NEW DIMENSIONS

PUTTING MY HOUSE

IN ORDER

THE MAVERICKS

PRAYERS (MISC)

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FOREWORD

Forgive Me, Lord: But I am turning to you because nobody will listen. No one is around when I need to talk. My need to talk to someone is very real. I need to seek help somewhere. If I never see you, I still know you are real and will be by my side. You made me!! Thus you know all my hopes, dreams and faults. You are listening, day or night you are there. In my own words I can talk to you, telling you anything and everything I want without criticism. Thank you, Lord for listening.

I pray these prayers will bring comfort to a multitude of people, especially those who have had similar concerns.

To the thinking person, prayer is almost inescapable. We try to make contact with some mysterious author for our own being. That is why We have got to talk to someone.

These prayers express emotions and thoughts that almost everyone of us women have felt many times, but we have left them unsaid.

The ability to talk with the Lord, has cleared up my disorders and led to joyful awareness. My sincere hope is that these prayers will lead you to a renewed discovery, enormous release and comfort that there is to be found in a living, loving, always listening God.

I believe that prayer is essential, especially in the days in which we are living. With unforeseen trials, misfortunes and tribulation, we need some extra help in dealing with it all.

Some of the scriptures found in the prayers are from the King James Bible and the Everyday Bible.

ABUSE

Lord, why must others tear and beat my body beyond recognition? What is there that is within their hearts to cause such pain? Lord, it hurts!! All the beatings!! Beating after beating never allowed to cry, no emotions. Lord, because of the beatings I have become lonely, depressed, hurt and very unsure of myself. Oh!! Please, Please my Lord, let the beatings stop. Fill me with the good things in life. Lord, you are the protector of each and every one of us. Amen

ABUSE

Lord, can you hear the silent cry of this your child? Can you hear the heart cry out? Do you see the bleeding wound of this beaten and battered child? Lord, do you see the wounded spirit broken by someone’s lust? Do you know how hard it is to function, bearing scars, of a broken heart? Lord, are you there as I face the ridicule and hurtful words? Do you know that people say I am useless and unworthy? Over and over again. All the things that happened are buried deep within my heart. There no one can hear my silent crying—or see the pain I hide. I ask the question WHY, through hurt and anger. Lord, were you in the midst of this or did you hear my cry?

Why did you not respond, Lord, and stop the evil? Did your heart break in two as it must have for your Son?

Lord, I may never know why I must suffer pain and sorrow but this one thing I know.

That your love will remain the same.

AMEN

HEALING OF ABUSE

Lord, God of endless love who is ever caring, ever strong, always patient and always just. You gave your only begotten son to save us through the blood on the cross.

Gentle Lord: Shepherd of peace—join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt. In mind, body and spirit—By the ones who have betrayed our trust.

Hear my cry, Oh, Lord as I agonize over the hurt that has befallen me. Breathe wisdom into my prayer. Soothe my restless heart with hope.

Steady my shaken spirit with faith. Show me the way to justice and wholeness—enlightened by truth—engulf me in your mercy.

Holy Spirit—Comforter of my heart, heal my wounds and transform my brokenness.

Grant me the courage, wisdom, humility and grace so I may act with justice and find peace in you.

I ask this through Christ, my Lord.

AMEN

CHILD ABUSE

Lord, I have been bad again—because mommy told me so. I’m not sure what I did wrong, but maybe you know.

This morning when I awoke I knew mommy was mad cause she was crying and yelling at dad. Seeing this, Lord, I tried my best to be good and do as she said. Clean my room—make my bed.

As I was drinking my milk, Lord, I split some on my good blouse. Within a moment she was yelling at me.

Mommy, "I’m sorry! But I guess she didn’t hear me, cause she hit me awful hard, calling me nasty names, telling me I was really bad and that I should be ashamed.

Mom—my! I Love You. She acted as if she didn’t hear me cause she told me to shut my mouth—or I would get smacked again.

Lord, I have to talk to you. Please tell me what to do cause I know mommy loves me and I love her.

I don’t think mommy meant to hit so hard. Grown ups forget how big they really are. Lord, help me find a way to tell mommies everywhere to please try to understand how SAD it makes us feel. The outside pain will soon go away but the inside pain never heals.

Lord, if only I could make them listen maybe they would understand, so other children just like me won’t be hurt again. But for now I’ll pretend the pain is not there.

AMEN

LOST INNOCENCE

Lord, I look back at a time and place when my innocence was pure, true and showing upon my face. But things aren’t as they appear. For deep inside I cry silent tears, filled with pain. I feel so dirty and full of shame. When I was at a very young age, my innocence was taken, lost in a cage of pain. There’s was no escape—No freedom from the hurt it caused. The fact is I was RAPED and the guilty man set free.

Lord, forever will I be sentenced to eternity, locked away with shame. I can’t help but feel to blame—even thought my common sense says it’s not my fault. These thoughts are constantly with me, What IFS" keep running through my mind. I keep going back to the moment in time to see if I could have done something different. Why didn’t I scream or run?

Fear kept me frozen to the spot, while this monster man did such evil things to me. Shame and fear kept me silent. Not telling anyone of the violence, so shocking it was beyond belief. Again and again this monster man would hurt me.

Lord, not only did this monster man hurt me but many others, doing hideous things to me.

Was my pain and shame something they could smell?

Lord, with every touch a part of me died. Now in prison with no gate, each man sealing my fate.

Where can I be found?

AMEN

CHILD ABUSE

As the night gently falls upon the earth there is no peace for my terror filled heart. With every noise, every movement within the house, I become as a sentry. Praying that the morning dove would take my silent prayer upon it’s wings. Lord!! Hear me, I silently cry.

This night there is no peace as my tears water the ground and puddles form.

Lord, I draw myself into a tiny ball praying I could disappear. But no Lord, I hear footsteps in the hall. Whispering, I pray, PLEASE NO!! PLEASE GO!! But as the doorknob quietly turns I know there will be no peace tonight.

Shadows fall, shaking sobs within my heart, limbs drawn up, my eyes squeezed shut against the scene that is about to unfold. I scarily breathe, knowing there will be no peace tonight.

The dove wings towards the rainbow of light and celestial destination and grasps the pain and delivers it to the Lord.

Lord, Swoop down and deliver my pain into another dimension until I am stronger and able to face the reality of evil. Job 11: 15: . . . you can lift up your face without shame, and you can stand without fear.

As the angels cradle me, she gently rocks, tears streaming down her face—mixing with my silent tears.

The grievous song of mourning is sung for my lost innocence.

For there is no peace tonight.

AMEN

HEALING FOR ABUSE VICTIMS

Lord Jesus, you are my source of all hope and comfort. Your son died and rose again to remain a light in our darkness, my strength when I am weak. He is my refuge and guardian as I suffer through abuse and violence. He comforts me and sends healing for the wounds on my body, soul and spirit. Rescuing me from bitterness and shame—Refreshing me with His love. Heal the brokenness of abuse and revive the spirit of the ones who weep for this sin. Help me to follow Jesus in drawing good from evil, life from death. Make me one in your love for justice. Deepen my respect for every human life. Give me peace, as I celebrate in your praise, both now and forever.

AMEN

ABUSED CHILDRENS PRAYER

Oh! Lord in heaven.

I come before your throne of grace earnestly asking you to destroy the emotional, physical and sexual child abuse which exists in our country. Lord, I beg you to stop this pattern of abuse and protect Your children, who have been entrusted to our care for proper nurturing and development. LORD, please heal the pain and scars of those children who have been abused. Refresh their souls, spirit and minds with a newness of life so they again can be thankful for the gift of life you have so preciously given them. I am asking for your presence in the homes of these abused children’s families. Help their loved ones release the pain, allow the healing nature of your Heavenly father’s love to destroy the destructive power of abuse. Give the families the wisdom to help their children heal and place within their hearts the desire and good judgment to seek your guidance in the reconstruction of their children’s lives. I especially ask for your peace and comfort for all the families who has a loved one now resting in your presence through the actions of their abuser. Through your mercy and power create love and forgiveness within their hearts—Restore their damaged souls and recreate peace in their lives. I pray that if the families do not know of your peace and comfort, that the Holy Spirit would reveal himself to them, in their time of need. At this time, Lord, I especially remember the _____ family in _____ and ask that you provide Peace and comfort to each family member and friend affected by their tragedy. (Insert the names of any family member you know who have lost children to abuse and murder).

Lord, I ask that you will guide and direct the law enforcement community that will investigate these crimes, the court systems who will dispense judgment, the penal system officers who imprison and guard the perpetrators of these crimes against our children. Provide the members of our community, who we depend on to protect our children, with good judgment in making the proper decision when dealing with these abuser’s past and present. Lord, guide our law makers to create laws with substance that will protect our society from scoundrels.

I ask that in your Infinite power and Wisdom that You would destroy the demons of abuse that plague the minds of those driven to commit these crimes. With your Spirit’s power and urging, drive these individuals to seek the help they need to control and destroy their sinful desires. Lord, drive the convicted abusers to a state of remorse and regret for the crimes they have committed, so the healing of their victims and themselves can begin. When they are arrested, I petition You to open their mouths an loosen their tongues so they may confess, that convictions are obtained and a suitable sentence is imposed. Heavenly Father, succeed in completing these things with as little pain as possible for the victims and their families. A peaceful closure is the desire of the ones who have been permanently altered by the abuser.

I ask earnestly for you to enter every situation involving helpless children, and prevent the planned abuse of the children who cannot protect themselves. Prevent every attempt by the intended abuser from carrying out their hideous, evil actions by changing their heart, mind and spirit. Alter the combination of circumstance that could lead to abuse. Inspire the spirits of the intended victims with the power of your Spirit to resist the ways and enticements of the abuser in the proper matter for their situation.

In Jesus name and by Your power and Mercy I ask these things praying, believing and in the knowledge that all my prayers are heard and answered in Your Love for You have told me it is so.

AMEN

PRAYER FOR THE ABUSED

Lord, I thank you for the awesome advantage of speaking directly to the Creator of the Universe. You take time to listen and meet my needs before I ask, even though you are all seeing, powerful and a loving, caring God.

I thank you for accepting me over and over again in the same manner. I have sinned and others have sinned against me. You know the deepest desires of my heart. How much I want to be free from the painful memories and the results of the abuse. My desire is to embrace life to the fullest. Reveal to me, Lord, all un-forgiveness and hatred, so that I will not allow it to rob me of your promises. Show me your ways so that I may please you daily and stand without blame on your promises.

Lord, help me draw closer to you and choose your presence in prayer, worship, fellowship, quiet reflection, hobbies and other interests. Reveal to me the gifts you have instilled within me. In these gifts, I want to find joy and fulfillment, instead of yielding to my temptation to _____. ( Fill in the blank).

Send me the people and resources needed to fulfill Your divine purpose and destiny in my life. Grant me the wisdom to overcome anything that stands in my way. The patience to wait on your appointed time for my breakthrough. Let me have a gracious humility when I receive my victory.

In the name of Jesus Christ my Lord, I claim these promises.

AMEN

FRIENDS, FRIENDSHIP

Lord, How I long to have a friend. One who will enrich my life, who will be understanding. Bring me a friend with whom I can have fun with, laugh, cry, and rejoice together with. Proverbs 18:24: Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

A friend who will share all their life with me. Of their time, attention, encouragement, sympathy—whatever I may need.

Lord, let this person make me a happier, better person.

Bless this person whomever it may be. Bless and keep this person with qualities that mean so much to me.

Help me be the kind of friend admired by others. Never having a true friend, Lord, I need your help and guidance in becoming a true, reliable friend.

In Proverbs 27:10 you said DO NOT FORSAKE YOUR FRIENDS.

AMEN

FRIENDS

Lord: Bless my friends today wherever they may be. Help them along their way. Let them keep their trust in you. Hear each prayer they raise to you. Dry each falling tear and keep them close to you. For Lord, they are my treasured friends.

Surround my friends with your mercy. Lord, by your power protect them. Let them feel your presence in each and every hour.

When the road is steep—stand by them. Encircle them with your love and whisper you are there. For the crosses they must bear give them strength. In every loss here below—Stand by them. When their last hour draws near and life’s journey ends let them lean on you.

Comfort my friends.

Open heavens gate—dear Lord—and let them enter in. Because heaven will be heaven with our friends there.

Thank you for my friends.

AMEN

MY FRIENDS

Lord, my friends are going though a tough time right now. Bless them in a way only you can. Help them to keep the faith.

Here is a short prayer for them:

Lord, bless my friends and relatives. Show them a new revelation of your love and power. At this moment I ask you to minister to their spirit. Give them peace and harmony instead of pain.

Release a renewed confidence through your grace instead of self-doubt.

Lord, bless their homes, finances, their comings and goings.

IN JESUS PRECIOUS NAME.

AMEN

INTERCESSION FOR OUR FRIEND

Lord, we remember our friend and his/her family who are going through many trails. They are coming to the end of their ropes. Lord, we know you have plans for each and everyone of us. What they are isn’t clear yet. We know everything happens according to your plans and to the ultimate good of us.

So Lord we cannot ask what you should do for their families. Lord, we can say THY WILL BE DONE. Oh! Lord, deliver the family from :

The fear of the future

The fear of being poor

The fear of being desolate

The fear of being unhappy

The fear of loneliness

The fear of sickness and pain

The fear of old age

The fear of death.

Lord, teach us to be generous. Teach us to serve you, and to give. Help us Lord by the grace of your love. Fill my friends heart with cheerful courage and a loving trust in you.

Hear my prayer, Oh! Lord: When my friends heart weakens with despair provide them a rock they can lean on and get comfort.

Be their refuge—provide them with a tower of strength in the face of adversities.

Provide them a shelter in the shadows of your wings.

I ask that you strengthen them so they will have the courage and compassion to face LIFE. Guide and help them to choose the path that is pleasing to you.

Lord—you keep us from falling. You lift us up from the dark valley of despair and place us on the mountain of hope.

You elevate us from desperation to the daybreak of joy.

Lord: I pray that you help my friends as they face uncertain times—and let them emerge triumphant and victorious.

Psalms 28:6: Praise the Lord, because he heard my prayer for help.

Most of all I pray THY WILL BE DONE.

AMEN

FRIENDS

Lord, Bless my friends today I pray wherever they may be. Help them as they go their way to keep their trust in you.

Lord, Hear each prayer as I raise my voice to thee. Dry my falling tears. Hover over my friends constantly, for treasured friends are dear.

Surround my friends with your mercy and protect them by your power. Let them feel your presence in their every lonely hour.

Stand by them when the road is steep and no one seems to care. Wrap your arms around them and keep them safe. Whisper to them I am here Give my friends the strength to bare their cross. In every loss, Lord, stand by my friends.

When at last their hour shall be—and their short journey ends, let them lean on you. Comfort my friends