The Power of Prayer

No matter what he did and whatever he had tried
Feelings aren't easily hid as he sat there and cried
All that he had done and all the places he's been
Without the Light of the Son you only got your sin

Even way back in his childhood at times he did long
Yes life was good but in his heart there was no song
He just put it aside as many of us as well also did
But no matter what he tried the more he had slid

It was that Christmas Mass when he finally seen
He almost decided to pass, not into that scene 
But for some reason he had just decided to go
That was his season as Jesus he came to know

Now he doesn't hide anymore or push stuff aside
A heart in song will soar so sad having never tried
You'll see him on Sunday and often during the week
Oh it's so good to pray, for Lord, I am far too weak
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Daniel Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 8:46 AM
Prayer is truly powerful. It gives us the needed strength to go on in this world. The last line is so true. I can relate to it. "What a friend we have in Jesus"- Praise God:)
Flannery Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 9:48 AM
Thank You Joanna. Deep down I feel it is the praise that we give, and when done through prayer, these are the shiniest times of my life. All of it His Light! Loving each one of us more than anyone of us could ever even imagine. A love that we can't even comprehend yet He Loves us with this amazing love. Be not afraid He said. Be not afraid. Take care Joanna. God Bless!
Turner Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 5:24 PM
James 5:16 KJV. The last line pretty well sums it all up. Well done.
Flannery Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 6:58 AM
Thank you Daniel for your comment and insightful Bible verse. We so do need each other's prayers. Have a Glorious weekend!
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