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Hear My Prayer

In your presence, I'm made whole
It's your goodness that makes me full
Never changing, always there
O God above, hear my prayer

At morning's dawn I awake
Give me courage for the day
Take all my worries and anxieties
Infuse me with wisdom, guide the way

In your presence, I'm made whole
It's your goodness that makes me full
Never changing, always there
O God above, hear my prayer

As each day continues on
Help me match my footsteps to yours
In all that comes my way
Remind me your love into me pours

In your presence, I'm made whole
It's your goodness that makes me full
Never changing, always there
O God above, hear my prayer

Evening comes, the mind scatters
Bring me back into your embrace
In each and every thought
Show me you ever-loving face

In your presence, I'm made whole
It's your goodness that makes me full
Never changing, always there
O God above, hear my prayer

Night is approaching, two fold darkness
Dispel the fear inside, calm my heart
Be with me as I rest in your peace
Keep me at your side, never to part

In your presence, I'm made whole
It's your goodness that makes me full
Never changing, always there
O God above, hear my prayer

Everyday, oh everyday I run to you
It's the only thing to do

In your presence, I'm made whole
It's your goodness that makes me full
Never changing, always there
O God above, hear my prayer

Everyday, oh everyday I run to you
It's the only thing to do

Written June 2023

Posted in Poetry

From Bad to Good

Standing, pondering, losing
Falling, hurting, crying
Fainting, laying, waiting
Waking, noticing, longing
Here now where I am
Thinking all these things
Not sure what is going
On with me in this moment
Wanting to become
Another person than me
A person who I was
When I was more content
When now what I
Should be thinking
Standing, singing, hugging
Dancing, talking, loving
Joking, caring, trusting
Grinning, smiling, laughing

From Originals 2005 – Written May 2005

Posted in Poetry

It is You

What is it Lord that even as I run,
I am found clinging to you?
Though darkness is in my heart,
a light is shining through.
The desires of my flesh,
succumbing to your holy way,
when the battle rages on.
Find me on my knees to pray
as the chaos fights to be let in.
My shield, my hope, You will be.
The enemy stands not a chance.
It is you, Lord, that sets me free.

Written February 2023

Posted in Poetry

A Star for You

If I could go out
Into the night's sky
I would get you a star
Then you would ask why
It would surely be
The brightest one
That has been out there
Since everything has begun
The star would
Represent only you
You are great
In everything you do
A star you are
When you dance
Many people
You will entrance
Always you seem
To everyone be
An awesome friend
In you I see
I would go out
Into the night's sky
And get you a star
None of this a lie

From Originals 2005 – Written May 2005