I wrote this poem as I was praying about my SPEECH this morning. By "speech" I mean the many different elements of my speaking. Ironically, I have no title for this prayer-poem...!!
Lord, help me to listen more
and not be quick to speak
and know that saying where I'm wrong
does not prove I am weak.
Humility, I seek!
Forgive the times, the times I spoke
words that were harsh and mean
Forgive the times that I've told jokes
the slightest bit unclean
Oh Lord, please wash me clean!
Teach me just to sympathize
and not try to explain
when I can't see through others' eyes
and truly feel their pain
for sometimes, words are vain.
Show me how to bare my soul,
share what you've done for me
Declaring how you've made me whole
for all the world to see...
Now, set my dull mouth free!
Forgive my quest for being right
when done in a wrong way
and help me, when for Truth I fight
to speak Love in the fray
Help me, Lord, I pray!
Help me not to hold my tongue
when Truth's truly at stake
for angry man has never won
a battle for GOD'S sake.
Please hear this prayer I make!
And when I teach or preach Your Word
help me "divide" aright
Help me reach those who've not heard
and may my speech shed light
to pierce the dead of night!
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