Project 31 is a compilation of prayers and verses born out of the rawness of pain and suffering. The prayers attempt to explore the depth and desperation of the human heart in the midst of God ordained pain, grace, and beauty. The introduction gives a glimpse into the lives of one hurting family and one fractured man as redemption, reconciliation, and resurrection transpire. It is one man's story of authenticity and transparency at the soul level. Jesus, where are you? Can I touch you? Are you real? Do you care? Can I trust you? Can you see me? Can you feel my pain? Do you know my heart? Are you really writing my story? Why so much pain? Where do I go from here? Do you hear my cry? Do you see my tears flowing? Where are you ? Jesus, I need you I need you right now I can't wait I'm hurting; my tears are flowing. My heart is beating so hard; the lump in my throat is so large I can't stand it. My emotions are overflowing. I want to trust you. The pain is so bad. I don't understand. I need to touch you. I need you to touch my aching heart I need you to touch my broken circumstances. Can you hear me? I am afraid. I need you to hold me. Tightly I need your holy embrace to surround me and fill me with hope, with peace, with grace, with strength, with confidence, with affirmation. I simply cannot do this without you. Do not leave me here alone. It is too dark and too cold. I beg you to warm me with your Spirit. Please, help me find you in my darkness. Pour your life into my brokenness. Do not delay. I need you now. Not later. Show me that you are real. Let me touch you. Let me know you are good. Let me know you can be trusted. Amen.