I was led to a new poetry blog today and was amazed again at how poets can say so much with so few words. My friend Deb does it every day. It reminded me of this verse from Matthew and I was inspired to write a short poem on prayer.
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:7-8.
Let My Words Be Few
For what, O Lord, should I pray
Wisdom?
Wealth?
A sunny day?
Freedom?
Health?
An easier way?
Family?
Friends?
Time to play?
I would forgo it all
If it meant
Not losing You.