Commemorating Mental Health Awareness day (10/10/2018) a poem (inspired by the image below) and a prayer.
The Man Child …Still
The contours around
his eyes are cracked
with smile tracks.
They hide internal
frowns, a well-worn
mask.
Speaking to please,
he engages in many a
tiresome task for
accolades and praise.
Still, his inner man
hears the voices of dread,
feels dad’s hands hitting
his head. He wants to run,
but no where is there to hide.
So he fakes strength
and a life of fun.
Anything goes for
ecstasy and mirth.
Still, his inner child
dreads the break of day
sits cross-legged,
head buried as in sand,
wishing he would die or be
blown away.
Still…
©️20-Oct.2018 DENyamekye
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray for those suffering a paralysis of mind and life in general, unable to move on due to hidden childhood scars rooted in abuse and rejection which has resulted in a scarred life; attitudes and acts that continue to be damaging to them and those around them.
Father you know what each of us has been through and goes through on a daily basis. We cannot hide anything from you.
I ask that you heal us in our inner man, and deliver us from pretence and falsehood so that our true selves, who you created us to be would emerge fully to the glory of your name.
For those who are yours in Christ, we desire to be effective witnesses of your kingdom so heal us completely so that we can do the good that we know to do according to your word.
I pray that you will graciously draw to yourself, multitudes who are suffering in general and particularly in relation to their mental health, that they will find healing and comfort in your word and the ministry of deliverance in the power of your Holy Spirit.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
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