Dear Heavenly Father,
Beaten, bruised, bodies betrayed;
hearts stripped of what made us whole.
Burdened by words we never should hear,
nightmarish scenes burn our soul.
We are one body, Lord-
broken and scarred
ravaged by war,
scourged by sin.
Exiled by anger
cast out and scorned,
drowning in our wretched tears.
Your Son, your Son
Your triumphant Son
spoke words of love,
a balm for our wounds.
His life poured out
cleansed us,
restored our bond to you.
Rescue us, O God!
Douse the flames of rage
burning deep within,
scorching all that lives.
Help us to know
our worth through your eyes.
Soothe us with the salve
of your tender mercy.
Come Lord Jesus,
heal our wounded world.
Holy Spirit, come rest,
come rest,
come rest in our hearts;
breathe your peace.
Maranatha.
Author notes
A prayer for us, sinners all.
Border and Background by Dove
In a list
A contest entry
- Prayer by Samplette.
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I hope God answers your prayer. Our land, our souls, our churches are all in need of healing. I appreciate how the Trinity is included in your poem by mentioning The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.
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A truely beautiful poem!
Well said. Our world does need your voice. This poem needs to be shouted from the roof tops of our homes.
"He poured his life out,
cleansed us,
And restored our bond to you."
So, true, I know he rescued me from a life or anger, and hate. I am not deserving, but he loves me anyway.
What a great poem!!!
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Indeed, a global prayer
ringing with sincerity and devotion.
Global in the Christian sense, that is!
Thank you so much for this entry speaking to humanity, now.
Ron.
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wonderful
Very nice prayer for the whole world... I liked that you said that we are all connected. Nicely done. Great write and I have to say that you background added a whole lot to me and I think it wonderful too. Thanks for sharing this with us and thanks for entering it into my contest! -
Thank you so much
beautiful poem
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This is a wonderfully uplifting poem Thank you for entering my contest
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A beautiful and uplifting prayer to our Father in Heaven. I believe so in prayer and the miracles it brings each new day. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest
Theresa
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wonderful poem
You write a superb poem with a deep, deep meaning. All through the reading I can feel the spiritualism and the love of God in your words of prayer. Truly a wonderful piece.
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This prayer is simply beautiful and a prayer that many of us need to be praying. So many things are going wrong in this world that people need a place to go for refuge and they need to know that God is there for just that. You portray such a loving God in this poem/prayer that who could deny him as the meek and lowly at heart God that he is. Beautiful.
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Praise the Holy Name of the Lord thy God. Such a beautiful prayer. May you continue in the glory of God's light and love.
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GreT prayer and congrat on your win!
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This is simply beautiful. Very well done. I can fell the cry out for all mankind. Thank you for entering.
Sam
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Powerful words in this prayer! I hope many will take the time to read and enjoy this as I have. It has blessed me! Thanks for sharing it and blessings to you!
Frogz~
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This is a heartfelt prayer for a wounded world - I pray it too.
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Excellent
Wonderful poem and beautiful background. Best of luck in the contest.
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Amen.
Thanks so much this was such a sweet gentle prayer for soothing and save us Oh Lord I pray save us...
Thanks Joyce
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Yes, Lord, may it be. Even so come!
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