Prayer Delight
Serene bliss prevails over prayer* zest
Amidst faith made fervent by divine brace
While I commune with God, drawn to His breast.
Though burdened heart agonizes through test
Striving well to triumph despite gloom’s trace
Serene bliss prevails over prayer zest.
When entreaty-strength is tried by doubts’ pest
My hope keeps on cleaving to offered grace
While I commune with God, drawn to His breast.
As soul seeks for wisdom in every quest
Enlightened along challenges I face
Serene bliss prevails over prayer zest.
Warmed by sublime intimacy, I’m blest
Midst spiritual delights filling altar place
While I commune with God, drawn to His breast.
My soul yearns to reach supplication-crest
Of service-best, since in the Christian race
Serene bliss prevails over prayer zest
While I commune with God, drawn to His breast.
*Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
February 28, 2022
Edited on October 6, 2025
3rd place, "Villanelle - Old or New" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 10/10/2025
1st place, "A BRIAN STRAND FORM" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/5/2022.
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