Oh Jesus, my heart knows what is right,
Just and fair, yet my body fails to carry it out.
Oh Jesus, I do not want to do anything
To offend your spirit or upset you,
Yet from time to time I slip back into old habits.
I have no excuse,
For even the most devout will fall.
Oh Jesus, help me to live the Christian life,
Help me to take up my cross daily,
That I may follow you
with sincerity, devotion, and love.
with sincerity, devotion, and love.
Amen
I love this honest prayer and pray it with you. Its sincerity is unmistakable and nicely phrased. I am sure Jesus would answer such a request.
ReplyDeleteRuth Ann Miller was eager to hear another of your prayer/poems when I talked to her today. When I finished she said,” OH, That was beautiful.” I know your work does her good and I thank you for it.
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