A Prayer For Mercy

When I'm down in the dumps And up against a wall Oh God, from afar hear, To Thee, draw me near! When I'm in low spirits Running high and dry Oh God, Look down on me, Lift me up to Thee! When things get out of hand And I'm shot in the legs Oh God, take control, Let me Thy name extol! When I'm too close to tears Beyond any comfort Oh God, hear my cry, On Thee, do I rely! When I step into a miry path And out of Your chosen way Oh God, shine Thy light, Give me Thy foresight! When temptations make me fall And unto Thee I call, Oh God, have mercy on me, And wash my sins off me! -------------------- 17.11.16
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Mcintosh Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 6:22 AM
Wonderful writing. Congrats and God bless you with many more beautiful poems. Love, Gina
Alex Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 4:56 AM
Very powerful prayer for all times. Very simple and fluent. Congratulations!
Andresen Avatar
January 9, 2017 at 3:00 AM
- A beautiful prayer, Jo - Best wishes for a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 9, 2017 at 1:55 AM
Jo a humbling prayers to make up my day.. :D thank you so much.. Again I have not been in awhile because of being busy with my personal life.. I hope you are doing ok.. :) God bless! Smiles! - Olive ELoisa
Onclaud Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 4:06 PM
ohh, a most gracious prayer , jo... so taken by this; thanks and huggs
Lindley Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 11:27 AM
TREMENDOUS PRAYER MY FRIEND! Tis best to always stay on that well lit path.. A7
Turner Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 9:09 AM
A lovely prayer, Jo:)
La France Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 8:51 AM
Jo, your faith shines bright and clear in this beautiful poem, well done ~
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