Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before you today
To ask for something, not for me,
But for a brother who is hurting
You know what he’s going through
Seeing the pain he holds deep inside
A twentieth birthday coming soon
Yet he’s without family and shelter
Touch Terry’s heart even through his tears
Put a smile back onto his face even while he’s hurting
When he calls out in his distress and his anguish and pain
Let him remember to praise you as Job did during his trials
While life’s seas are crashing down around him
Let him learn to trust in the Rock that will always hold
Calm the seas as you did years ago with your disciples
Put your guardian angels around his ship, guiding and protecting
When Terry falls, lift him back up to his feet
When Terry cries, wipe away his fresh tears
When Terry is weak, give him Your strength
When Terry is lost, shine your light so he can see
I pray that Terry will have an incredible birthday
That You will perform a miracle in his life...
Father, You are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Show Terry that you are bigger then any of his problems
In Jesus’ Almighty Name,
Amen
Author notes
Happy Birthday Terry (Liveinthesky19)
This poem is dedicated to someone who I've never met or talked to, but someone who could use some prayer. He's going through some trials right now and I felt the Lord leading me to write this poem. 
God bless you, Terry. 
*Check out Terry's page here: allpoetry.com/poets/Liveinthesky19
Psalm 20:1-9
1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.
3 May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.
4 May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the LORD grant all your requests.
6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;
he answers him from his holy heaven
with the saving power of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
9 O LORD, save the king!
Answer us when we call!
Written March 22nd, 2006
In a list
- Poems for my AP Friends/Fami
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A contest entry
- Happy Birthday Liveinthesky19 by Hidded Within.
300 points, ended March 27, 2006, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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What a wonderful poem for someone you don;t know
but felt in your heart to write about,
I found this to be very inspiring, and I like how you
broke it down in your about box,
Thanks for sharing
love and light
Tears -
this is very sweet. That person is lucky to have somebody like you to pray for him, even if the poem is theoretical. you have so much love in your heart Tim, you are very inspiring. Great job, keep it up. (And it was very smart to use a reference to Job...I never would have thought of that...)
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I never pray even though I believe in God and Jesus... But this was a good poem you wrote here. At first it seemed like you were gonna keep the same pace with the syllables, but you didn't, and you still pulled it off. This was a good prayer for your brother. You are a good brother. Keep it real!
-Tyler -
Whenever I think I've read some of your best poems, you always somehow manage to suprise me with another. Amazing job Tim, you could form something this heart felt for someone you have never talked to? That's just.. wow.. fantastic, shows real compassion for others. I really like how this all flows together, especially that you could form it into a prayer at the same time without it sounding forced. I do hope he reads this, unless he has already read this... *checks* Oh well he might have but he didn't comment. Whatever the case, I sincerly hope you two communicate and become stronger and all of that good Christian stuff. Amazing write dear!
*God Bless*
Sarah -
vrey thruthful and heartfelt. I like it!
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wow awesome that was really touching. Great write you're very talented kepp it up!
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If it is okay, I'd like to agree with you in your prayer for Terry. My heart goes out to him and I thank you for being obedient to God. This is a good, full prayer. Shancy.
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mmmhmm, ur sending shivers down my arms! I love it Tim. Your poem is a prayer and the prayer is a poem...but thats underexaggerating it a bit i think. awesome job. nothing less.
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A great and compassionate write. My hope is that this person is saved. That alone will take care of his greatest need; the need we all have.
Awesome job, li'l brother!
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Amen. I hope and pray that everything will be ok and he has a great birthday. Good job Tim. God bless you. *~*
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Wow Tim. A very powerful prayer. My heart weeps for Terry. This brought tears to my eyes. I will join you in praying for him.
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I took the time out. Wow wonderful write my friend. This will no dought lift his spirits.
God bless
Mary -
WONDERFUL POEM
Oh Tim you have penned an amzing prayer for him. It will lift his spirits as he reads it. This is uplifting for anyone who reads it. Thank you for sharing and God Bless you for being the wonderful Christian and Ap son you are. Take care, Mom.
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Tim,
The only word I can come up for this was wow... you did an amazing job. Thank you for entering my contest and i am sure Terry will like this prayer. thanks again and best wishes
~Beth -
Amen. Wonderful piece of work. He our brother through christ. And God will hear his cry. Keep up the good w ork. YOu read the same pslam i did yesterday.
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