"God? It's Me...Jen."

As I mentioned in my list of 100 things, I'm not a church going person, but I am a spiritual person. I have my own special relationship with God and I feel comfortable with that. I always pray before I go to bed. It's my special time. I actually can't believe I'm even writing about this. Not because I'm embarassed, but because this is something I've never shared with anyone. My prayers are my special words. But, as I lay in bed last night, talking to God, this post just jumped into my head. Talk about having your head in the clouds. LOL.

Anyway, a while back I used to pray for everything and everyone I could possibly imagine. I would pray for people by their names, and for their specific problems. It would take me forever.

I remember, it was right after Hubby and I moved into our new house, we had been there about two weeks when "My Baby" (see link on side-bar) got really sick - out of the blue. She was only four and a half years old. She couldn't walk or stand up. It was awful. I prayed so hard every night that God would make her well. She had been through so much and was such a good dog. When I got her she had been abused and terrorized. She had such spirit. I never did find out what was wrong with her, but we eventually had to put her down, due to renal failure. I know it wasn't God's fault, but I was so mad at him....and I stopped praying. I didn't pray for almost seven months.

Then, when my life started falling apart, I decided to give it another try. For some reason, I just wanted to share with you guys the things that I pray for.

Dear Lord:

I want to thank you for watching over me, my family and friends, and for all of your blessings.

I would ask that you please continue to watch over us, and bless us, as you have always done in the past.

I would ask that you please forgive me of my sins and help me to be a better person.

I would ask that you also watch over all of those in the world who need your love, guidance and support, whether they seek it or not.

I would ask that you especially watch over our troops and their families, as well as the hurricane victims; and all victims of war, violence, or abuse: human or animal.

I would ask that you guide our world leaders in their decision making and help them to strive for peace.

I ask for your guidance with my current dilemma. Please help me find the right path to take.

Thank you for showing me your love. I know that I am your child, because I can feel your presence all around me.

Please give Zoey (that's my dearly departed puppy) a kiss for me. Rub her nose and tell her momma loves her.

Anyway, I know that probably sounds dumb to you guys. But that's me and those are my hopes.

PEACE!