My Daily Prayer

My Daily Prayer


Words can break a gentle heart
or help to build a smile.
They can set a soul at ease
or put someone on trial.

I'm tired of the hateful words
filled with cruelty
please help me, Lord, remember
how they've effected me.

Remind me to weigh all the words
that I chance to use
for there is much importance
in all the words we choose.

Temper them, dear Lord, for me
with all my heart, I pray.
Fill them with love and kindness
every single day.

God, help me build a better world
with this gift you gave me.
Make me a good example of
the man you sent to save me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Flanagan Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 5:20 PM
Words have a rippling effect on our daily lives. The saying "There is power in our words" is so true. This is a very honest and true poem and written beautifully! Hugs ~Tammy~
Moreno Avatar
December 11, 2008 at 1:55 AM
God has blessed us all with the power to write beautiful and lovely work, but some would rather watch tv or hang out in the wrong places. Loved this poem, it spoke to me in a remarkable way...Raul
Strand Avatar
December 8, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Beautiful and honest work Robin.May you use his gift of words to you here on PS.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
November 28, 2008 at 8:45 AM
To be careful with one's words is a difficult lesson...one we all need to keep in mind at all times. Well said. ~ Carrie
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November 27, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Lytton knew what he was talking about when he said the pen is mightier than the sword. I wrote a poem (Word power) on this subject, because we can as easily offend accidentally with our words as we can intentionally. You have written lovely words here. Your words always seem to be filled with love and kindness. Love. Nigel
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November 27, 2008 at 8:54 AM
'Sticks and stones may brake my bones...' I never did believe in that saying. Words can devastate. We must choose wisely. Well rhymed and expressed! Love, Keith
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