Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

Praying for Faith

Lord,
Should I pray for tomorrow?
I’m sure I’ll have many things I need.
But tomorrow may not come.
So I ask you Lord,
Should I pray for my next day?

Rivers will continue to flow.
Birds will fly and find their food.
Clouds will come and bring the rain.
So why should I worry about tomorrow?

I once heard a story of a woman,
Who came home early, bags full of goodies.
She gave a party for her children.
All asked what was the occasion.
Her answer was short.
“Today I got fired from work.
Tomorrow we’ll have no money.
But God will provide.”

What great faith she had.
What faith do I have?
I dare not reply.

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Bj Legros Kelley January 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM Faith, sometimes it is hard to grasp. Funny, my daughter was wearing a tee-shirt that simply had the word 'Faith' in bold white lettering over the black fabric. It caught my eye several times today. I think praying is all we really have, and even if we in our human emotions cannot feel it, we can have the faith of a mustard seed to ask anyway. I paused just now to pray you are kept safe and healthy Victor, and that your faith is renewed through joy, peace and love. God bless you!

Maria Fernandez-Garcia November 15, 2023 at 4:43 AM Wow Victor. Very emotional and poignant. What it comes tomorrow it will come, whatever it is...we have today and that's something to be happy about. Thank you for sharing such a stunning poem. Blessings

Eve Roper November 13, 2023 at 7:08 PM In time of need we reach out and hope our prayers will be answered. But if it isn't Gods will. Hugs my friend

The Situation November 13, 2023 at 6:48 PM I suffer the same problem. Thus having God in my life I still ask the Lord to give me the faith to believe. This comes at a time when I'm depending on MY FAITH.

Kim Rodrigues November 13, 2023 at 6:39 PM Walk in it. Each day you live. Hugs ~ Kim I just read Hebrews 11. A good reminder of deeds of faith. Just ordinary people putting their hope in God, not blindly, but because they remembered what God had done along the way. Love you lots, Victor.

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 13, 2023 at 12:36 PM This poem is such an inspiration, with its beautiful example of perfect faith. This is a fave. :)

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM wow, this is an amazing write. FAVE

Panagiota Romios November 13, 2023 at 10:44 AM Hi Victor, No, I don’t worry about tomorrow. I learned that 55 years ago,if I can get through this day, it’s all I need “yesterday is history…tomorrow is a mystery”. Pangie xxx

Paula Goldsmith November 13, 2023 at 9:29 AM WOW!!! What a lovey write/story with a great ending. We do not know anything about tomorrow. Great faith will always see one through. A FAV for me... Have a wonderful day/week writing away....................

Joseph P. DiMino November 13, 2023 at 7:37 AM "Her answer was short. “Today I got fired from work. Tomorrow we’ll have no money. But God will provide.”" Wonderful writing my friend. Blessings!

Sally Eslinger November 13, 2023 at 6:56 AM “Lord, help me…help my unbelief…” very famous prayer from the bible, praying for more faith & God’s grace. As with your poem, i love the prayer is needing but without shame or guilt for its needing. Very thankful you wrote this wonderful, deliberate poem! Hugs!

Vijay Pandit November 13, 2023 at 6:41 AM Some do strive on faith. I hear your message loud and clear, Victor. Splendid thoughts.

Sotto Poet November 13, 2023 at 6:25 AM Victor, What an excellent and devoted woman. A wonderful poem about faith in action. Your highly significant poetry flows well and tells a deep story.

Sara Kendrick November 13, 2023 at 4:24 AM Yes, I agree, Victor, that she did have a great faith. I do hope it all worked out for her because Santa was probably on her trail or two steps ahead of her. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. I hope that you have come to a complete healing of your body from your recent illness. Sara K

Ink Empress November 13, 2023 at 3:24 AM Its always good to believe and keep faith close to ones heart, theres a deep story here in your very meaningful poem that flows so beautifully. Should we pray for tomorrow and day after, a question that has only one answer yes, as we dont know whats next. Sending you light always

Silent One November 13, 2023 at 3:17 AM Always keep the faith..Great message Victor

Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2023 at 2:34 AM - She had a lot of faith ... (money doesn't fall from the sky) - No one knows tomorrow...but we must have hope and faith...lovely written, Victor :) - Have a great new week :) - hugs

Unseeking Seeker November 13, 2023 at 1:23 AM Deep. Thanks for sharing, Victor. Reads like a parable!