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dhicks03
Member

since 2002-12-26

Posts 267
Missouri,USA

0 posted 2003-01-20 07:36 PM

A Writers Prayer

"Just one day is forty nine dollars and ninety five cents"
he vaguely heard the clerk say,
"Room one thirty nine, down the hall to the right,
and please,
enjoy your stay "

As he paid the motel clerk for the room
the thought occurred to him
checking in, to check out
the candle of this life, he was about to dim

He had grown tired
those that knew him could see it in his eyes
one look and you still wouldn't know
as he was careful to outwardly keep,
the real him hidden in disguise

As he entered the room,
he noticed the usual bed, chair, and desk
outside the blizzard raged
he sat in the chair, and stared out the window
grabbing the pen and starting the first page

After some thought, he quit writing
looking out the window, he arose from the desk
he surmised to himself the snowfall was befitting
he silently prayed his last request

"Dear God, I know that you are there,
I believe in my heart that you know me better than even I do,
please forgive me,
for I've grown tired and weak,
moreover, protect my loved ones Lord, for it is for them Lord,
from you their relief, and comfort I seek,
I come to you now Lord,
now, in my darkest hour to date
I know in my heart that you know me,
an answer, from you Lord,
I can no longer wait,
please forgive me of my sins,
for this last one in advance,
that it's unforgivable, I'm sorry, but I must take that chance,
for it is written, In Jesus name I pray,
Amen",
was to be the last word he'd ever say

At that very instant,
the telephone in the room started
to ring,
and as he answered, he heard a voice
of an angel, saying just one single word"hello"
his answer, God was about to bring

This author will not write here,
all that was said that night
however, he will in his own way, try to convey
to the reader with all his might
the following writers prayer
to the readers at this site.

A Writers Prayer

Dear Lord, God in heaven,
thank you for my blessings
and giving me another day
I ask that you guide my pen and bless my paper
that my writings, through your will may,
spread your word Lord,
show them too the way

To the one's in need
maybe in their darkest hour,
give them hope as you've given me
away from you, please don't let them cower

Blessed are we, the sinners Lord
may my written mere words,
mere words from one of your sheep
lead one astray back to you,
across the bridge of lost rivers sin
regardless, of how wide or how deep,
or how much trouble they are in

Lord, I am just one man,
mortal, made of flesh and bone
however, I'll do the best I can
to stand tall alone
in addition, testify through my guided pen
all the love you've shown

Thank you God for your grace
and for rescuing me
willing me to answer that phone
showing me that you weren't
done with me yet
that I am not alone

Please hear my prayer,
give me strength on this day
may your will be done
help this one
in Jesus name, I pray...Amen

The author,
stated his belief shortly after that day
He now has turned his trust towards the Lord,
for it is written, and the author believes it to be true,
that God is the power, the truth, the light, and the way
each of us,
saved by his grace, the ransom paid in full,
for me and for you

© Dennis Hicks - 2001

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2003-01-20 10:36 PM

This is a wonderful story,. I don't know if you were that writer, but nevertheless I m sure it happened somewhere. God's blessings forever. Love, Joyce

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

2 posted 2003-01-21 01:59 AM

What a lovely read. Thank you.

Happiness comes from kindness.
Happiness cannot come from hatred or anger.
Dalai Lama

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2003-01-21 11:34 PM

(big hugggsssssssss) Oh Dennis, I agree with all my heart that we should all celebrate God in much of what we write, it saddens me to see so many take Him for granted in what we create when He is our supreme inspiration! (sigh) Always know He is the grace behind the pen you bear, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Dennis, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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