My Prayer

Forgive me when I fail to see
how much You love and care for me.
Remind me, Lord, to call Your name
Your precious promises to claim.

When I’m too wrapped up in my life,
I fail to think of others’ strife.
Remind me, Lord, that others weep. 
Your Word commands I feed Your sheep.

When I can't hear Your quiet voice,
that distance isn't by your choice.
You'd not desert Your child, I know.
Revive me when my spirit's low.

When I obsess and fears run wild, 
remind me that I am Your child.
I'm free to give those fears to You.
Allay them, please, and peace renew.

For every day I fail to say,
"I thank You, God, for each sun's ray,"
Forgive me and remind me, please,
to spend more time upon my knees.

When long-past failures tease and taunt
and old transgressions jeer and haunt,
assure me you forgave me then
when I repented of each sin.

Remind me that Your ways are right,
and in them help me to delight.
Forgive me, Father, when I stray.
Direct me when I lose my way.

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The greatest gift, salvation sweet,
though undeserved, is ours. We’ll meet
the Father and His precious Son
in Heaven when our race is run.


POSTED December 27, 2017


Date: February 26, 2018
Contest Title: Favorite Rhyming Poem Ever
Sponsor: Laura Loo


entered in James Edward Lee Sr's Just Us Together Again Praising God Contest


November 6, 2018, entered in Julia Ward's Your Favourite Poem from 
December 2017 Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 3/12/2018 8:51:00 AM
hi Janice Congratulations for the win.. It is a lovely pray .........everyone should do it daily...it is truly a humble pray......thanks for writing beautiful pray... Love it ...my Fav
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/12/2018 9:29:00 AM
Muhammed, I am so glad you like the poem. THANKS! Janice
Date: 3/2/2018 7:34:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Janice. Well done.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/2/2018 7:47:00 PM
Thanks so much, Line! Janice
Date: 3/2/2018 9:08:00 AM
This is a lovely poem, Janice. Thank you so much writing and sharing it. Congratulations on your win! :) Bartholomew
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/2/2018 12:09:00 PM
Thank you so much, Bartholomew! Janice
Date: 2/28/2018 8:11:00 PM
Returning with congratulations Janice for your excellent win with your soulful and rhythmic poem..
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/28/2018 8:39:00 PM
Thanks so much, Susan! Janice
Date: 2/28/2018 6:08:00 PM
Nicely done, Janice, congratulations on your win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/28/2018 8:40:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eve! Janice
Date: 2/28/2018 11:07:00 AM
sweet lady :) such a wonderful tribute to our Savior, thank you and congratulations on your placement :) -luloo
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/28/2018 4:17:00 PM
Luloo, thank you so much for sponsoring the contest and placing my poem!! Janice
Date: 2/24/2018 1:18:00 AM
hi Janice It is a beautiful pray, and it seems you have written from your heart "Remind me that Your ways are right, and in them help me to delight. Forgive me, Father, when I stray. Direct me when I lose my way." thanks Muhammad
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/24/2018 10:40:00 AM
Thank YOU so much, Muhammad! Janice
Date: 1/5/2018 10:53:00 PM
Hi Janice, All of the poems in the contest were good. However, I can see why yours soared to the top. Your faith shined bright in these heartfelt lyrics. Excellent job. Congrats on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/6/2018 7:21:00 AM
This is the first thing I've read this morning. It has really put a smile on my face! Thank you so much, Alexis! Janice
Date: 1/5/2018 4:33:00 PM
Such beautiful, spiritual poem, Janice. Congratulations on your placement! Hugs, Sandra
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/5/2018 9:53:00 PM
Thanks so much, Sandra! Janice
Date: 1/5/2018 2:52:00 PM
This is wonderful, Janice. Congrats.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/5/2018 9:53:00 PM
Thanks so much, Line! Janice
Date: 1/5/2018 1:33:00 PM
Only God can save us, beautifully expressed sweet Janice : )- luloo
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/5/2018 9:54:00 PM
Thanks so much, Luloo! Janice
Date: 1/5/2018 9:56:00 AM
This is so beautiful, congrats on a well deserved win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/5/2018 12:03:00 PM
Thanks so much, Richard! Janice
Date: 1/5/2018 12:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Janice - blessings and best wishes for a Happy New Year, friend! :-)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/5/2018 8:50:00 AM
Thank you so much, Greg! Janice
Date: 1/4/2018 7:38:00 PM
Congratulations Janice for your wonderful win with your beautifully soulful and rhythmic poem. Excellent.. Warmest wishes ~Susan
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/4/2018 8:34:00 PM
Thank you so much, Susan! Janice
Date: 1/4/2018 12:18:00 AM
Congratulations, Janice on your fine win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/4/2018 7:32:00 AM
Thank you so much, Subimal! Janice
Date: 1/3/2018 4:00:00 PM
Janice, congratulations on a beautiful poem! I agree with you - this could easily be set to music and make a wonderful hymn. Many, many blessings to you and yours! :) Bartholomew
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/4/2018 7:33:00 AM
Thank you so much, Bartholomew! It's wonderful to begin my day reading such kind words. Janice
Date: 1/3/2018 11:16:00 AM
What a nice write Janice this could be a gospel song! Congrats on a fine placement!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/3/2018 12:17:00 PM
Thanks for sponsoring!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/3/2018 12:12:00 PM
Thanks so much, John! Janice
Date: 1/2/2018 2:56:00 PM
Congratulations, Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/2/2018 8:19:00 PM
Thanks, Rhoda! Janice
Date: 1/2/2018 9:43:00 AM
Back to congratulate you Janice, well done...
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/2/2018 12:03:00 PM
Thanks so much, Charlie! Janice
Date: 1/1/2018 9:02:00 PM
Gorgeous write, Janice, and well deserved placement! Congrats, my friend! :-) <3
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/1/2018 9:04:00 PM
Thanks so much, Greg! Happy New Year. Janice
Date: 1/1/2018 8:22:00 PM
Congratulation on your win placement in my contest. Great job Thanks for your entry. James
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/1/2018 8:39:00 PM
What a way to start the year! I am thrilled. Thank you so much for my first-place win; thank you for sponsoring the contest. Happy New Year! Janice
Date: 12/28/2017 4:10:00 PM
My Poems Not Fade Away Am blinded by bright light God made, In His son, so I will sit in the shade; And pray, Without delay; My poems away won't let them fade. Jim Horn
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/28/2017 4:57:00 PM
Amen, James. Thanks. Janice
Date: 12/27/2017 10:48:00 PM
Prayed with you, Janice. Merry Christmas
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/27/2017 11:21:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anisha! Merry Christmas to you too. Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/27/2017 6:09:00 PM
Oh, Janice, you took me to church and the service was touchingly beautiful! I love this very much, contest or no, it is a winner in verse and rhyme, and of song and poetry, both. You did a gorgeous job giving Glory and in your writing. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/27/2017 7:49:00 PM
CayCay, your message has put a BIG smile on may face! Thank you so much. Janice
Date: 12/27/2017 5:33:00 PM
Awesome prayer Janice..best for a win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/27/2017 7:49:00 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice
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