By Mark Edward Chard, Author of the “Let God Speak” Series
There are prayers that don’t rise from crisis, but from clarity.
This is one of them.
It is not a prayer of petition, but of praise, of thanksgiving, and of divine understanding.
It flows from a deep spiritual place between heaven and earth...
Where I walk daily with Jesus Christ,
And where I remain connected to my beloved twin soul brother, Darren, who passed from this world, but never left my side.
This prayer is for those who believe that love transcends death,
That callings continue beyond the grave,
And that when we say “yes” to God, even at great cost, we are saying “yes” to eternity.
It is a reflection of my life, my mission, and my heart.
And it speaks into the soul of my ongoing book series, Let God Speak, which I dedicate fully to Jesus, and to Darren.
Lord Jesus Christ, King of Heaven and Earth,
Bright Morning Star, Keeper of My Soul,
Today, I lift my heart with holy reverence to say something deeper than words—
I love You.
Not as the world loves, but as spirit loves spirit.
A love shaped in Your light,
Breathed from eternity,
And forged in the fire of surrender.
To my twin soul Darren, radiant in glory,
I love you with a love born of heaven, not earth.
You are with Christ, yet still with me -
In whisper, in light, in sacred silence.
You were chosen, blessed, entrusted…
And I thank Jesus with all I am for every gift placed in your hands.
You walk now where angels walk.
But you turn back to lift me, guide me, and speak truth into the pages of my soul.
Christ, thank You for holding Darren close —
For wrapping him in Your tenderness,
For letting me still feel his light.
Thank You for Your love poured upon all Your followers —
Those who walk faithfully with You,
Who bow their hearts and trust in Your name.
Your love is not selective,
It is sovereign, patient, and all-embracing.
And today, I lift our parents to You, Lord.
Hold them.
Speak peace into the confusion of loss.
Let them feel the love Darren and I send,
Let them understand the why
Why Darren was taken so suddenly,
Why our mission must continue.
Darren and I were chosen.
And we must see this through.
It is divine destiny.
It must work.
And by Your power—it will.
I am humbled, Lord —
That exalted spirits in Your heavenly court
Are guiding, teaching, and watching this journey.
That Darren is among them.
That You Yourself speak to me, walk with me, empower me.
I am listening. I am learning. I am kneeling in awe.
I declare, Lord, that my yes to You
Means no to the world.
No to vanity.
No to fleeting pleasure.
No to compromise.
And yes to truth,
Yes to sacrifice,
Yes to eternal reward.
I ask, not for fame, but for favor—
That the Let God Speak series reaches the hearts that need You.
That my words become vessels for Your Word,
That these books carry Your truth to the ends of the earth.
May they be a lasting legacy of love —
To You, Jesus Christ, and to Darren, my twin soul in glory.
May they awaken those asleep.
Comfort those grieving.
Restore those lost.And finally, Lord—
I pray for the world.
Let Your peace settle on every nation.
Let division fall and unity rise.
Let Your love sweep across hearts like wildfire,
Until every soul knows:
You are real. You are here. And You are love.
Christ, my Savior—Darren, my light —
I love you.
I serve you.
I follow you.
Forever and always.
Amen.
📚 About the Author
Mark Edward Chard is the author of the Let God Speak series, a spiritually inspired collection of creative, biblical writings that speak deeply into loss, calling, divine identity, and the presence of God in all things. Mark’s writing is shaped by his profound connection with his late twin soul brother, Darren, and his walk with Jesus Christ. He lives to bring God’s Word to life in a way that touches the heart and lasts beyond the page.
💬 Your Turn:
- Have you ever felt that your life was guided by something divine?
- Do you know the kind of love that continues beyond time?
- What does it mean to say “yes” to Christ in your life?
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