My Beloved

My Beloved:

In this abyss of loneliness, reveal the depths of Your love for me.
Consume me with its fire, so I can love You as my soul desires.
In this coldness, stir in me the spirit to turn my thoughts on You.
You are my only hope, O Lord!

Wretched and poor is my soul, I do not deserve You.
But, in my poverty, I beseech You to come to enrich my spirit dry.
Claim my weakness, hurt, doubt, and pain; so I can shout with joy.
You are my only hope, O Lord!

Strong are my worldly desires; they give me unrest.
To declare independence from your love is its nagging call.
But, do not allow it for it would be the death of my soul.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!

I only have human’s wisdom, which knows nothing.
Enlighten my unlit mind; send forth Your divine light.
So I can do your Holy will even with my feeble mentality.
You are my hope, O Lord!

Wandering is my heart; it swings to and fro
It desires to love you, but does what is not true
Poor heart; confused soul what will be its course?
You are my only hope, O Lord!

You are a God and I am nothing 
Yet, You give Your life for me.
There is hope, O Lord, in Your Love.
Thank You for loving me so I can love, too. 


9.7.14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Carmack Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:31 PM
Excellent poem. One must take the conviction of the truth and see, by his love, the only way out of death.
Mcdaid Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 8:33 AM
powerfully beautifully painted piece hope in loves purity draws such an amazing beautiful pen hija
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October 27, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Wow...this is one amazing write...I really enjoyed and needed to read this work of art. I admire other poets that seek and speak of the Lord. And it seems as if this was a winner from the comments below...Congratulations!!!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 7, 2014 at 7:13 PM
Congratulations on your lovely winning prayer ..
De La Luna Avatar
September 8, 2014 at 2:59 AM
Thank you, Brenda! Love and light!
Johnson Avatar
September 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM
A seeking and humble poem Congratulations. Love, Joyce
De La Luna Avatar
September 8, 2014 at 2:58 AM
Thanks, Joyce! Love and prayers for you!
Andresen Avatar
September 7, 2014 at 6:02 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in the contest   "Prayer" - A lovely prayer and a pleasure to read, Hija - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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September 8, 2014 at 2:57 AM
Thank you, Anne! Love and prayers for you!
Mehta Avatar
September 7, 2014 at 5:17 AM
Creative thought well penned, congrats. Luna
De La Luna Avatar
September 8, 2014 at 2:57 AM
Thank you, Dr. Ram!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 11:46 PM
Simply beautiful. With love and prayers and congratulations. Gina
De La Luna Avatar
September 8, 2014 at 2:56 AM
Thank you for appreciating my prayer from the heart, Regina! Love and prayers for you! God bless you!
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