Prayer inspired by Psalm 19:14

Feeble are senses and muddled is mind,
bewildered in this world of illusion
but by shifting to heart, loving and kind,
clear light dawns, erasing our confusion.

Love is the litmus test, which we employ,
though we confess our thoughts do oscillate,
so at times wayward ego does decoy,
for in this realm, we’re far from heaven’s gate.

We are Your child, tempestuous and wild,
so guide us dear God, with your healing hand,
that our words then be both loving and mild,
radiating divine light, as You planned.

Breath by breath in life, each moment we start,
recognising that You dwell in our heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Hawley Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I did blindly judge this contest, but somehow I figured that this was yours. Congratulations on your win in my contest.
Seeker Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Yes, while judging my own contests too, I can often recognise the poems of many poets here, since they follow typical patterns of thought, flavour and expression. Thanks for the recognition, Miranda.
Agustin Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Wow! Congrats! The Lord be praised for this wisdom-filled poem of yours. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.
Seeker Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I’m delighted this poem has found favour in your glowing heart, Beata
Nitsche Avatar
March 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Very Beautiful, It warms my heart !
Seeker Avatar
March 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Thank you, Ida
Buhagiar Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Simply beautiful and spiritual. Loved it.
Seeker Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Thank you, Victor dear.
Mckeithan Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Wonderful poem Seeker. Very familiar with the Psalm.
Seeker Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’m happy these words resonate in your heart, Oliver. I’m not a Christian by religion so I’ve simply shared what a seeker’s entreaty may be, irrespective of belief system subscribed to.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Notes: Psalm 19:14 ~ "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, Oh LORD, my strength and my Redemeer."
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