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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Date: 1/26/2016 7:31:00 PM
Excellent poem. One must take the conviction of the truth and see, by his love, the only way out of death.
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Date: 11/3/2014 8:33:00 AM
powerfully beautifully painted piece hope in loves purity draws such an amazing beautiful pen hija
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Date: 10/27/2014 9:00:00 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!!!!
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Date: 9/7/2014 7:13:00 PM
Congratulations on your lovely winning prayer ..
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Hija De La Luna
Date: 9/8/2014 2:59:00 AM
Thank you, Brenda! Love and light!
Date: 9/7/2014 6:00:00 PM
A seeking and humble poem Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Hija De La Luna
Date: 9/8/2014 2:58:00 AM
Thanks, Joyce! Love and prayers for you!
Date: 9/7/2014 6:02:00 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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Hija De La Luna
Date: 9/8/2014 2:57:00 AM
Thank you, Anne! Love and prayers for you!
Date: 9/7/2014 5:17:00 AM
Creative thought well penned, congrats. Luna
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Hija De La Luna
Date: 9/8/2014 2:57:00 AM
Thank you, Dr. Ram!
Date: 9/6/2014 11:46:00 PM
Simply beautiful. With love and prayers and congratulations. Gina
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Hija De La Luna
Date: 9/8/2014 2:56:00 AM
Thank you for appreciating my prayer from the heart, Regina! Love and prayers for you! God bless you!
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