A Prayer For A Time When We Face Our Own Death

Precious Jesus, Wonderful Father, Uplifting Holy Spirit.
It is about time for me to see you face to face.
Yes, Lord, I have some fear, for I have not walked this path before.
I am not afraid of seeing you, but I am afraid of this process taking me to my final hour.
Hold my hand precious Lord.
I know you have prepared a great welcome for me.
I am sad to leave behind those I love but I know you have them in the palm of your hand.
Please take care of them and help ease their pain.
I give you my life as I have before.
I give you all the mistakes I made, the opportunities I missed, the hours spent in selfishness, the failures so numerous.
I give you all these for I know you want to erase them.
Thank you, precious Lord, for your forgiving love.
Thank you for being such a friend during this journey.
In just a little while I will see you as I have not seen you before.
Thank you for giving me a life here.
It was not always good.
It was not always grand, nor fun, nor glorious, but it was a treasure.
I have such sweet memories remaining in my heart�the memories that somehow erase the pain.
Thank you for the people you gave me on this walk.
I look forward to seeing so many of them again in Heaven.
While I am waiting for the angel to come and take me up, give me a giggle, a laugh, and a smile, for I do not wish to leave with downcast eyes.
See you soon.
Love,
Your faithful servant.
Amen.