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seraphin
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0 posted 2006-09-04 06:07 PM


Lord,
lift me above the pain eternal.
Make me float over oceans of grief,
and not sink.
Give me wisdom,
to ease the burdens of others.
Hold back my tongue when it is time
to just think.

And if a wish I should ask you,
be beyond what you reason.
Then grant me the strength,
to weather the “no”.
Direct my soul
towards a path well traveled.
Direct my life
where you wish me to go.

And if it isn’t too much,
then grant me a soul mate.
For I’ve grown weary of loneliness,
and aching for him.
Lord,
grant me but one more chance
for living.
Lighten a life that has grown
all too dim.

Instill in me a humble purpose,
to steady me
when life’s seas start to rock.
To traverse this world
with a quiet dignity.
Until my ship is called home
to your final dock.


© Copyright 2006 Sandra McDonald - All Rights Reserved
JamesMichael
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1 posted 2006-09-04 07:46 PM


Nice...James
Earth Angel
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2 posted 2006-09-04 09:36 PM


Oh, my! Your prayerful poem is so incredibly moving!

I found myself uttering "Amen" throughout the first half of your poem, and then switching to sending prayers for your soul mate to come in to your life.

You wrote with "quiet dignity".

Beautiful poem. Beautiful you.

God's Loving Light,

EA

The Lady
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3 posted 2006-09-04 09:42 PM




Sandra
incredible poem
extraordinary prayer

thank you...


seraphin
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4 posted 2006-09-04 10:33 PM


James...thank you for the read.
seraphin
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5 posted 2006-09-04 10:36 PM


Linda,
Your words have inspired me more than once. I am grateful for your support and wishes.

seraphin
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6 posted 2006-09-04 10:37 PM


Kate,
It is I that thank you!

XOx Uriah xOX
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7 posted 2006-09-05 04:26 AM


Ah  Such a beautiful prayer !

I noticed...
"Give me wisdom,
to ease the burdens of others.

Direct my soul
towards a path well traveled.

Instill in me a humble purpose,

To traverse this world
with a quiet dignity."

...and my heart sang praises, for it appears to me that so many of your prayerful requests
have already been granted.

I offer an Amen...in faith...   That by grace
the rest will soon be manifested in your life.    (((seraphin)))

seraphin
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8 posted 2006-09-05 07:19 AM


Uriah,
A hushed "bless you". Thank you.

deleeme
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9 posted 2006-09-05 08:01 AM


This is such a beautifully expressive prayer poem, seeking guidance, exposing desires and needs and truly seeking to be blessed.  It is Lovely in form and substance.

May such parayers of your heart be wonderfully answered and fulfilled!

  David

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

seraphin
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10 posted 2006-09-05 08:03 AM


David,
Thank you for the kind comments, and more so, for taking the time to read my words.

Sandra

Dark Stranger
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11 posted 2006-09-05 08:10 AM


ms sandra, a worthy prayer, now just listen to the tree speak answers, enjoyed it ms
seraphin
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12 posted 2006-09-05 08:12 AM


Dark one, you do inspire light. Ty.
LeeJ
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13 posted 2006-09-05 08:20 AM


today, this spoke directly to me, and for me, thank you precious one.


seraphin
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14 posted 2006-09-05 08:26 AM


LeeJ
I just read your latest work, and thought to myself, why can my prayer not be? If ever there was a soul calling to me, it was yours. In spirit I am there with you. In truth, I've walked down your roads myself. You are not alone, ever.

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