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Wrote this and posted it years ago but thought I'd repost it.

Talk to Him, tell Him everything. Bring Him your praise and then bring Him your petitions.

A Morning Prayer

Good Morning Lord, thank You for this day.
Let me spend this day with You, at work and e'en at play.
Be my close companion Lord, and not just for today,
But keep Thee close beside me that I won't lose my way.

I am weak and often find I'm tempted Lord to stray;
To do things that displease You and make You turn away.
I don't wish to be embarrassed whene'er You look at me.
Cleanse me Lord of sin and shame that I may be set free;

Free from anger, hate and lust, from greed and jealousy,
That I will be found pleasing whene'er You look at me.
Remove from deep within my heart the fear residing there,
That I may walk with head held high and never have a care;

For You, My Lord, are judge of all and You know me far better,
Than anyone can know me Lord, t'was You who cut my fetters.
Now let Your angel guard me and guide me straight to You,
And let the trail I leave behind to be found straight and true.

I wish to be Thy servant, I wish to serve none other.
Show me how to do this best and help me teach my brothers.
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George Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 10:38 PM
A beautiful prayer of total submission and surrender, to start the day... Judy !
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November 18, 2021 at 3:45 PM
Hello Judy ... to have a clear conscience and a guiding light must leave an honest path behind you, and a clear road ahead - thank you Judy - Lindsay
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November 22, 2021 at 4:53 AM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 6:15 PM
Wonderful way to start the day, Judy. Excelsior! ~ gw
Ball Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 4:50 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Y. Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 2:52 PM
Hi Judy, You've penned a heartfelt prayer. It had a universal tone and vibe to it. Thanks for sharing such a prayer:-) Alexis
Ball Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 4:42 AM
Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB
Horne Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 6:54 AM
beautiful words indeed, my friend
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:36 AM
Thank you so much Jack. God Bless, JB
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November 13, 2021 at 8:26 PM
So glad you reposted, Judy, like the form on both, and the poetry.
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Thank you so much Harry. God Bless, JB
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November 13, 2021 at 12:37 PM
I agree with Paul, this poem is straight from you heart - your faith and your humbleness is a marker for us all - what a faithful gem my dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 15, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Thank you so much Jennifer. God Bless, JB
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November 13, 2021 at 8:16 AM
What a lovely, sincere and heartfelt prayer, Judy! You speak humbly and with a lot of faith. ~ Best regards // paul
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:18 AM
Thank you so much Paul. God Bless, JB
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November 12, 2021 at 8:07 AM
Great pen Judy, really impressed with this one showing how we can speak with God without the hairy fairy language we tend to use. this must go on my favs list. Hope all is well my dear friend, blessings always, Gordon
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:10 AM
Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB
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November 12, 2021 at 4:49 AM
Awesome write! So glad you reposted. God bless you my friend. Love, Gina
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:04 AM
Thank you so much Gina. God Bless, JB
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November 11, 2021 at 4:11 PM
Hello Judy , I do like this prayer. I can only add Amen Hugs.
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:01 AM
Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB
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November 11, 2021 at 4:15 AM
Good prayer to start the day. I enjoyed reading it today. I can tell you have the faith. Sara
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 7:55 AM
Thank you so much Sara. God Bless, JB
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November 11, 2021 at 1:15 AM
A beautiful prayer full of meaning and praise to the Lord. Well done. Hugs.
Ball Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 7:46 AM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
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