Daily Prayer


Forgive me when I fail to see
how much You love and care for me.
Remind me, Lord, to call Your name
Your precious promises to claim.

       Remind me that Your ways are right,
       and in them help me to delight.
       Forgive me, Father, when I stray.
       Direct me when I lose my way.

When I’m too wrapped up in my life,
I fail to think of others’ strife.
Remind me, Lord, that others weep. 
Your Word commands I feed Your sheep.

       Remind me that Your ways are right,
       and in them help me to delight.
       Forgive me, Father, when I stray.
       Direct me when I lose my way.

When I can't hear Your quiet voice,
that distance isn't by your choice.
You'd not desert Your child, I know.
Revive me when my spirit's low.
       
       Remind me that Your ways are right,
       and in them help me to delight.
       Forgive me, Father, when I stray.
       Direct me when I lose my way.

When I obsess and fears run wild, 
remind me that I am Your child.
I'm free to give those fears to You.
Allay them, please, and peace renew.
       
     Remind me that Your ways are right,
     and in them help me to delight.
     Forgive me, Father, when I stray.
     Direct me when I lose my way.
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Kingston Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
This would make a wonderful sermon. Every word was moving and so very true Janice I really enjoyed this one. I recently wrote a quatrain poem with a similar kind of feeling I titled, Heavenly Hopeful.
Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Belated congrats, Janice, with your prayer of delight to our Lord 🕊️
George Avatar
September 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
A lovely prayer dear Janice. It flows naturally and in it, l sense a child like independence on God. This is sweet and simple with great rhyming. Congratulations on your win 👏🎊
Kendrick Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in the contest. Way to go. Sara K. ⭐
Canerdy Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Thanks SO much, Sara. Janice
Mcintosh Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
I loved this. Congratulations and much love, Gina
Canerdy Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Regina, thank you so much for sponsoring and for my win! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
July 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Just lovely! If for the contest, I think this a winner, Janice!
Canerdy Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Thanks so much, Kim! Janice
Onclaud Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 6:53 AM
my spirit is nourished by your lilting prayer, janice!
Canerdy Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 12:14 PM
What a lovely response, Nette. Thanks so much. Janice
Daniel Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 10:38 PM
A lovely prayer, Janice:)
Canerdy Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Thanks so much, Joanna. Janice
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Your spiritual lyrics are very smooth flowing and inspirational, Janice
Canerdy Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Thanks SO much, Andrea! Janice
Goldsmith Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Your "Daily Prayer" is a lovely write. Love This... Love your great line, "Direct me when I lose my way." Have a lovely/blessed day writing away............
Canerdy Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Paula, thank you so much for this great review! Janice
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