Happy Birthday Prayer

Hear, dear Lord*, my prayer for Joyce… Always uplift her active poise, Protect her from frustration’s noise; Propel her moves with smart choice… Yes, make her constantly rejoice! Beautify her life with Your grace In her victorious lady-race; Revitalize her senior pace… Through Your grand, magnificent ways. Hold her up for more fruitful days… Directing her toward glorious place As she gives You honor and praise Yearning for favor midst delays. Pave for her another great road Ready to greet her success-load Affirming her with thumbs-up code “You’ve fulfilled works in well-done mode.” Extend to her Your wisdom goad Revealing chance-brands, best and broad! Fortify her with gladness’ might Order her steps upward peace-height Rekindle her faith of heaven’s light! Joys* for her, keep on bestowing… Optimize her blessings’ flowing Yet guard her against stress-blowing; Cheer her for triumphant growing Empower her healthy glowing!!! *Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. April 17, 2018 8th place, "Happy 100th Birthday" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire; judged on 4/22/2018.