Lord Turn Me

Lord,
Turn my eyes from worthless things
That which do not matter
Like the dust blown on the breeze
Or no rungs on a ladder

That which gives the world pleasure
Keep far from my heart
Where you are is all that matters
Bring me close to where you are

Lord, 
Turn my heart from worthless things
Let it beat in your pleasure
May your love flow in and out of it
Blessings beyond measure

Let all that I've been given
Be given back to you
May my heart beat bold till days of old
Always in time with your truth

Lord, 
Turn my mind from worthless things
Keeping me ever mindful of you
In knowledge grow as your word is sown
By your Spirit I'm renewed

May I think about you often
As I make it through my days
Contemplating all you are
Keeping me mindful of your ways

Lord,
I guess what I am asking 
Is for your Holy Spirit true
In all I am and all I can
May my all be filled with you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Merryman Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 4:54 PM
I echo this heartfelt prayer, Mike! Beautiful! I recognize your repeated verse from Psalm 119. Blessings!
Hoffman Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Love your prayer/poem Mike…very nice and inspiring!:)
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