As I sat down to pray, I became a little overwhelmed as I usually do when I actually think about everything that I want to pray for. The Bible tells us not worry about anything, but to pray about everything. I take this seriously, because of how much I am prone to worry. I also am prone to wonder and have some trouble focusing. I want to go do something that is urgent instead of something that is important. Then I remembered hearing John Piper talk about the importance of poetry in the Christian's life. He said that of all of the things that we spend our time on, poetry is probably one of the best. I am the best at wasting time and the worst at sitting still unless I am wasting time, but I do enjoy poetry very much. I thought that instead of struggling to focus and giving up on praying entirely, I wrote a quick poem with prayers for some of the closest people to me. Here is what I came up with.
God is faithful to meet our needs
According to his great goodness
He sent His only son to die
There is no greater love than this
Now that my soul’s been saved
I look around the ones I love
I close my eyes and sing a song
To my healing God who lives above
Lord, I pray for sister Haley
To rest and trust in none but You
To have the wedding of her dreams
And a godly marriage of Three, not two
For Joseph, my future brother in love
Please take care of all his needs
His career, school and future too
To be the husband Haley needs
Sister Megan, Lord keep her safe
Fulfill her every heart's desire
Give her peace and Your sweet rest
So doing good she’ll never tire
Her Husband Jason, I lift to You
Please guide him as he lives and works
Redeem His life with your saving grace
For the days are evil and darkness lurks
My Mama--who could ask for anything more
I’d love nothing else but her delight
To keep her healthy, living long
With no more tears and no more fight
My husband Ashton, what a man!
Help me to love him like no one can
Bless his job, his health, his life
Teach him to romance His lovely wife
God thank you for these souls
Most close and dear to me
In them I can sense Your grace
Your tender love and beauty
Oh God you have my heart and prayers
Your perfect plan is what I crave
Thank you for your loving ways
And that because of Jesus You forgave
