Prayer

Prayer

A Poem by YanZeros
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Parade 5/5

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Place your hands closer to your heart
Say these words for we are about to pray,

Lord God in Heaven
We, your children of the world
Giving thanks to you for keeping us safe today

During these trying times,
Men, Women, and Children are troubled, hungry, and suffering 
Many are fighting and protesting with their differences, beliefs, and ideals

Lord, we offer these prayers, 

We pray O' Lord that we'll be able to look after each other's needs and safety 
We pray O' Lord that we'll be able to settle our differences, beliefs, and ideals
We pray to you Lord God that we'll be able to learn to love unconditionally to share and spread that kind of love to all 
beyond borders and boundaries

We ask you, Lord

Touch our hearts to make us calm 
Whisper into our ears to hear your voice 
for us to have peace of mind. 
Give us limitless strength of kindness and of giving 
As we hold you into our hearts 
Mend our hearts so we can forgive ourselves and others 
Don't let our hatred, differences, insecurities, and greed destroy us,
Save us, Heal us, 

Lord hear our prayers... 

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

...AMEN

© 2020 YanZeros


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This prayer is quite complete, as far as covering everything that's troubling most people these days. You express these sentiments with a nice balance between asking God to help/fix, but stating your requests as if we humans need to stand up to the challenges, we need to learn & grow & be better about many things, not just relying on God to save us from ourselves. The language you use is very much the appropriate, expected language one often hears when people pray. And therein lies my problem with this. There's almost nothing new & remarkable. I know you're not trying to be new & remarkable here, you're just starting a prayer chain. But this is writers cafe & we are writers, first & foremost, so don't bore me with the typical prayer talk that one always hears. Show me something different. Convince me that it's worth my time to read this. I am your audience, first & foremost.

That being said, I happen to have a more conversational approach when I talk to God. To me, prayer isn't something I do with my hands clasped upon my chest, speaking in religiosity terms like this. To me, prayer is my ongoing conversation with God as I go about my day, noticing his little gifts & thanking him for helping me recognize something I need to consider or address. He's my friend, first & foremost, in life. He knows how I am, so why should I hide behind fancy prayer talk? If I swear to God, he knows this is the real me. Do you talk to your friend like this, like in this poem? Why not talk to God the way you talk to your friends? Why not get real with God? I think you both might like it! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

YanZeros

3 Years Ago

Hi Margie, Thank you for your review and constructive criticism. I usually pray till I fall asleep l.. read more
barleygirl

3 Years Ago

You represent the way most people pray & there's nothing wrong with that. You are the way you are & .. read more
YanZeros

3 Years Ago

You're welcome Margie, thanks again for your reviews! 🙂



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This prayer is quite complete, as far as covering everything that's troubling most people these days. You express these sentiments with a nice balance between asking God to help/fix, but stating your requests as if we humans need to stand up to the challenges, we need to learn & grow & be better about many things, not just relying on God to save us from ourselves. The language you use is very much the appropriate, expected language one often hears when people pray. And therein lies my problem with this. There's almost nothing new & remarkable. I know you're not trying to be new & remarkable here, you're just starting a prayer chain. But this is writers cafe & we are writers, first & foremost, so don't bore me with the typical prayer talk that one always hears. Show me something different. Convince me that it's worth my time to read this. I am your audience, first & foremost.

That being said, I happen to have a more conversational approach when I talk to God. To me, prayer isn't something I do with my hands clasped upon my chest, speaking in religiosity terms like this. To me, prayer is my ongoing conversation with God as I go about my day, noticing his little gifts & thanking him for helping me recognize something I need to consider or address. He's my friend, first & foremost, in life. He knows how I am, so why should I hide behind fancy prayer talk? If I swear to God, he knows this is the real me. Do you talk to your friend like this, like in this poem? Why not talk to God the way you talk to your friends? Why not get real with God? I think you both might like it! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

YanZeros

3 Years Ago

Hi Margie, Thank you for your review and constructive criticism. I usually pray till I fall asleep l.. read more
barleygirl

3 Years Ago

You represent the way most people pray & there's nothing wrong with that. You are the way you are & .. read more
YanZeros

3 Years Ago

You're welcome Margie, thanks again for your reviews! 🙂

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