Prayer - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

gofor42
Member

since 2000-01-23

Posts 143
Arkansas

0 posted 2000-09-18 11:25 AM

God grant me the eloquence I lack.
Give me strength for my battles,
Ears to hear all my words,
Hearts to touch and soften.
God grant me the wisdom I need.
Place me on the shoulders of giants
To topple kings and tyrants.
Teach me the beauty of silence.
I want to know the stillness
That is the dancing,
To know from whence all
Joy springs eternal.
I want to know you, Lord.
God, grant me this second chance.
Teach me of Your grace and mercy
Which so many have received,
And yet so few realize.
Show me the true meaning of myself.
God grant me the faith I should have.
Give me the will to live as I should,
To see things in their true light.
Lead me down my path.

"If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing."
--Kingsley Amis

a_little_girl
Member

since 2000-05-08

Posts 307
San Alejandro, HI, USA

1 posted 2000-09-18 05:18 PM

Wow. This is a good tribute of prayer, Gofor. A great expression of faith, and a true one.
--Little Girl

Irie
Senior Member

since 1999-12-01

Posts 1493
Washington State

2 posted 2000-09-19 01:48 AM

This is great gofor42. I think I'll forward this to a few of my friends.
And as you've said, so few realized.
I hope your piece spreads the word!

~Sheri

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2000-09-20 08:08 AM

Wonderfully humble, you have written an eloquent poem, pure beauty, this prayer. It looks to me that your prayers are answered, because only a beautifully humble and pure heart could write such beauty! Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

gofor42
Member

since 2000-01-23

Posts 143
Arkansas

4 posted 2000-09-20 09:42 AM

I am honored by all of your kind words. I'm glad you liked the poem. Looking forward to posting many more, and hopefully they'll be as well-received.

"If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing."
--Kingsley Amis

Alle'cram
Senior Member

since 2000-02-28

Posts 1816
Texas

5 posted 2000-09-20 10:45 AM

Hi go4,
I am left in awe of your humble prayer, so beautifully written. Perfection, in the highest sense. Blessings, Marcy

gofor42
Member

since 2000-01-23

Posts 143
Arkansas

6 posted 2000-09-20 02:16 PM

Humbleness and modesty are much better than the alternative, in my thinking. I mean, who wants to be egotistical?

"If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing."
--Kingsley Amis

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 2000-09-20 08:32 PM

This is beautiful!

Denise

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.