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To My Knees

II Corinthians 12:9-10
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses ... for when I am weak, then I am strong.


I am but a blade of grass that's swaying in the breeze,
In the sun I'm growing fast but in the dark I freeze.
The sun shines on my time alone spent praying to my Lord,
But darkness reigns when I'm elsewhere to seek my own reward.

     Lord, I am the strongest when my own strength fades away,
     I know I see the clearest when I close my eyes to pray,
     Father, I am tallest when You bring me to my knees,
     So bring me to my knees today,
     Bring me to my knees to pray.

Often I am overcome with burdens and with fears,
Heaven seems so far away, I wonder if God hears.
Then I hear a still, small voice that calls me from within,
"I'll never leave you, nor forsake you, even to the end".

     Lord, I am the strongest when my own strength fades away,
     I know I see the clearest when I close my eyes to pray,
     Father, I am tallest when You bring me to my knees,
     So bring me to my knees today,
     Bring me to my knees to pray.

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Jennifer Proxenos January 5, 2022 at 9:25 AM Hi, congratulations John on being selected for Poetry Soups 2nd ever Antholgy Book. I love your poem - a blade of grass is tall but sways in the breeze, but you are tallest when praying on your knees, and where you find spiritual reward, and not swaying in the breeze, but kneeling, praying to Our Lord. Bless you John. Hugs, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner December 28, 2021 at 11:24 AM Your spirituality and belief runs so deeply, it is very moving, I also like the contrasting images of feeling small and insignificant like a blade of grass and then the inspiration of 'I am tallest when You bring me to my knees' - that humility is where strength and courage is found, this is simply splendid~

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM Oh John, what a beautiful poem/song/prayer! Truly love all the stanzas, but the second and the fourth, expressing faith, joy, trust - bring tears to my eyes. This poem is truly a loving prayer for all mankind on earth - you are one of the few rare poets to pen such golden lines. A fave for me. Love and blessings, Dear John ~ Mala

Sara Kendrick December 27, 2021 at 1:58 PM I really like this work of faith and character. I enjoyed reading each word. Thanks for the visit to my blog and for remembering Wayne in prayer. He is home, walking around some and doing a little. It will take time, but we feel he is going to make a full recovery and maybe feel better than he has in a long time. Sara John Watt February 14, 2022 at 10:36 PM Sara, thank you for the thoughtful comment and the good news about Wayne!

Kim Rodrigues December 26, 2021 at 5:08 PM In love with the refrain! John Watt December 26, 2021 at 8:36 PM Thanks Kim! Sorry to hear about illness in your household... hope you all feel better in no time.

Connie Marcum Wong December 26, 2021 at 1:46 PM Your prayer is how I wish the world felt. There would be no hate or wars and love for humanity would mean trusting everyone. There would be global peace. Your prayer reaches out to claim that peace not just for yourself, but for everyone John. This poem is certainly a Fave for me. I hope you had a blessed Christmas. xxoo John Watt December 26, 2021 at 3:37 PM Connie, the blessing of your fave gives me joy, but the blessing of your friendship is beyond words. May we always encourage each other's faith journey. Christmas blessings to you ~ John

Andrea Dietrich December 25, 2021 at 10:55 PM well, Hmmmm (sorry about that). I knew mine did not have a chance, but i sure thought this one did. I hope you had a marvelous Christmas with your dear family, John. Thanks for the lovely comments. As of now, right before midnight, at last I am caught up on four days of comments that accumulated on me. Hoping tomorrow i can set aside juST for writing poems. John Watt December 25, 2021 at 11:57 PM Yes, sit out on your balcony tomorrow, soak up the beauty of nature, and write, write, write! Thanks for your affirmation and encouragement - that means more than a contest win.

Andrea Dietrich December 25, 2021 at 10:04 AM wow, this is awesome spiritual poetry, John. I will be surprised if you are not on his winner list. Merry Christmas and thanks for all your friendship through the short years I have known you. John Watt December 26, 2021 at 3:31 PM Andrea, thank you and you're welcome.

Lin Lane December 25, 2021 at 2:22 AM Good morning, John, and thank you for writing about the strength we receive through prayer when we are feeling weak. Your refrain is beautiful. John Watt December 26, 2021 at 3:30 PM Thank you Lin, for taking time to read and comment. Your words are truly appreciated ~ John