How can I tell you?

How can I tell you, Lord, 
That you seem far away 
And every time I start to pray 
You don’t seem to be there? 

How can I tell you, Lord, 
Sometimes I fear
You may be just a thought 
That my imagination 
Likes to feel is real 
When it is not?

How can I tell you, Lord, 
I don’t know how to pray, 
When others seem so sure, 
So certain and secure 
In their relationship with you?

How can I tell you, Lord, 
I feel so poor 
When others grow so large 
In their devotion year by year 
While I stay small?

How can I tell you, Lord, 
I feel so useless? 
What have I done for you?
I hear of others’ deeds 
And words and wonders 
Yet here it seems 
My days are passed 
In little profit to your cause.

How can I tell you, Lord? 
I’d like to go 
Right back 
Beginning once again 
And start the path afresh.

“My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Smith Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Words so true John, thank you for saying what so many feel. We truly can only live by His strength in us.
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January 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This is the best poem i have read this year so far. I relate to it alot because i sometimes find myself asking God questions ?? he is real and i have no doubt
Puckett Avatar
January 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Thank you, Rophine, for your encouragement. The Lord is very patient with me. Bless you. John.
Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 7:16 AM
I can tell you are a growing Christian because you are willing to ask the questions and seek the answers. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
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November 17, 2024 at 5:01 AM
These are the times when our faith is tested, and God is the teacher, and the teacher always stays quiet during a test. Have a lovely Sunday John.
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