Dear Heavenly Father,
So many of our members here on Allpoetry
suffer from physical and emotional illness,
loneliness, anxiety, isolation, despair.
Many grieve over family members lost,
feel stress and sadness
over a loved one's illness.
Others suffered trauma as children;
physical, sexual, emotional abuse, divorce.
Many suffer from low self worth.
Still others have endured spousal abuse,
or have watched their children
turn to addiction
to medicate their pain.
Some may be spiraling down
the tunnel of addiction themselves.
For some, poverty and homelessness
are a real concern.
Father, I ask that you carry
those among us in distress
through turbulent waters
to the safety of the shore.
Give us rest in Your fragrant
meadow of hope;
shade us with blossoming
branches of love;
cloak us in Your kindness.
With every breath
may we breathe Your grace.
May we find strength, peace
healing and hope
in Your abiding and bountiful love for each of us.
May we continue to help and encourage
each other in this community we
call Allpoetry.
In Jesus' merciful and loving name we pray,
AMEN
Author notes
For everyone here on Allpoetry,
especially Broken Bambi, JeannieD., Debilynn, Cindy,
Storm, Piccola, Hetha, Tammy, Judie, Claire, Bel, Desire,
Seanyboy, Diane, Barefoot Soul, Tory, Scott,
Char, Susan, Molassis, Linda, micol,
Heavenscent4u, Merlyn, HP Wicked Angel,
Poetic Whisperer, earthstar, Danica, Arkbear
Trista, Yuna, Rose Dark Thorn, The Moof, Cara,
Kitty, Zach, Rheea, aboomer, Jen, Val,
Ron, Judith, Paul, Vicki, Bea, Joy, Marie,
Jeff, Myra, Frans, Terry, Jim, Lou, and Joyce
Adapted in part from an earlier poem.
If you would like your name added to the notes, just IM me and I'll add you.
In a list
A contest entry
- Prayers for Allpoetry Members by Over and Done.
1200 points, ended April 1, 2008, 18 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - All For Broken Bambi by ourgirlFriday.
1000 points, ended November 4, 2008, 14 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please add a prayer gor Broken Bambi.
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Don't know you but do know
Don't know you well enough
to say I do
But perhaps in one way or
the other I may know
That I ought to pray
not only for sister or brother
But also for those I don't know
Who often need my shoulder
A shoulder to bear a burden
A heart for prayer
A word to let them know
I am there I care
To keep my heart seeking above
Knowing others have so many needs
To ask my heavenly Father to bless each
Sweet and precious seed
To ask for His mighty protection
To guide them while I speak
To draw each with open arms
To be within their reach
Bless Freed by mercy
In Jesus name amen
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Somehow I missed this one I think.....
This is a beautiful piece! So heartfelt and caring. many blessings to you also.
Beautiful!
(glad to see this got a well-deserved trophy)
blessings
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Such a wonderful and heartfelt prayer you have written. It was such a blessing to read. I'm glad you were honored with a winning cup. Beautiful!
Sam
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THANK YOU!!
I personally don't care if this was a contest or not.
You've won my heart with your prayers.
Thank you so much for this.
May God who sees the heart of man, grant you his choicest blessings, and may his radiant face continually shine upon you.
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Such Grace and Peace I feel from your words of wisdom and Faith.....God has His hands on you Joyce.....He shall use you in many ways....God bless you!
Bear ~
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Thank you I am not alone you care.
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Beautiful!
Lights up the room!
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thankyou for entering the contest my freind made for me
and thankyou for this wonderful prayer
good luck
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You're welcome!
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beautiful
A beautiful prayer my friend.Such love is felt within your write, the warmth in your words wrap around the readers heart warming their soul as they read you.I wish you all the best in the contest.Beautiful blessings of love and happiness I send to you.
Angel-Anne
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Thank you for your entry
Amen! A loving prayer. May your prayers be answered. Thank you for sharing and thank you for praying for me.
God Bless
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excellent~
This is beautiful sis...
I didn't realize so many people were sick here on AP
I knew of a few but not this many....
It is a powerful and touching prayer...and one I will cherish.......
Best of luck in the contest....
This is a winner in my book
Love ya sis
Susan~
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Bless You
What a beautiful poem this was as I read it. I thought it echoed how my heart has been feeling for everyone even in my own grief. I didn't expect to see my name in the list...it really touched me beyond measure and it was a very powerful prayer indeed! Love, light and healing to everyone who reads this heartfelt, powerful poem! Always praying with you all Barefootsoul
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Thank you!
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Thank you for including myself and Brie the beautiful to this touching and well-written prayer
Love,
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You are such a prayer warrioress, Your prayers are always so beautiful. Thanks so much for your loving heart.
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Thank you my friend. Your spirit shines brightly when needed by many.
Storm
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You are more than welcome.
I hope everything goes better than anticipated.
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thank you sis for this wonderful prayer. God bless you always sister!
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You're more than welcome, Sis!
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thank you
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wow this is beautiful. Really really beautiful. I relate to some of the things mentioned in this prayer and...it's lovely to think it's written for us all. Thank you good luck in the contest
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Yes, it is for all. The people I mention are ones I know are hurting in some way, but it is for all of us.
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Thank you for the roses, Cindy.
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That is a beautiful prayer and I know that Heavenly Father hears it every time it is read.
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Thank you!
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Phenomenally beautiful background, a compilation of many breath-taking scenes of the handiwork of a loving Creator.
Very thoughtful and insightful prayer. All face struggle and adversity to some degree, but there are times when the intensity reaches crisis pitch, and times when the unremitting nature of a struggle is entirely exhausting.
The last two verses are my favorites. There is a greater power and recognition and gratitude that comes from consciously choosing to lean on the Lord. Sometimes, the greatness of the depths we experience can open our eyes to His love and mighty strength in unimagined ways.
Beautiful imagery, "fragrant meadow of hope," "blossoming branches of love," "cloak of kindness."
Lovely reminder, that each of us has opportunities to help and encourage others. A balm-filled write
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Thanks, Diane!
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Wonderful
A very touching and thoughtful prayer. So heartfelt and full of faith. Best of luck in the contest.
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Thanks, Penman!
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