Why Me Lord? by Redan Lopez

This is a prayer written by my father days before he 

joined our Almighty. I saw this inside his wallet, good thing that it can still be read.

 I think this deserves to be published. 

Why Me Lord?

Redan Ramon P. Lopez

Why me, Lord?

Amidst heavy burdens and trials

Amidst life’s difficulties

I have often asked God this question,

“Why me, Lord?, Why this, Lord?”

One day, in a soft, gentle voice in my heart,

He answered me, “but why not you my child?”

It is you I have chosen to share with me this cross, this special privilege.

I know you can bear it patiently for my sake

because I will give you the strength for it, my strength.

I know this cross wil bring you closer to me.

Because you will need to depend on me, completely.

I know you will come out of this cross with victory.

As my own cross ended in victory, too.

My child, today I give you my love, my hope and my joy.

A burning love that will pull you through all difficulties in life.

A hope that will keep you persevering,

Knowing that trials are temporary and victory always awaits those who trust in me.

A joy not without pain, but a joy despite pain and suffering

A joy that will touch the hearts of many.

A joy planted deep in your soul and no one can take away from you.

I know you will be good witness of My great love, M y child

This is why I share my cross with you.

I answered,

“Lord, now I understand.

Give me the grace to accept each cross I carry.

As a special privilege rather than a burden.

Even just saying it seems hard.

Lord, but with you at my side always,

I’ll pull through with courage.

Amen.”