Poem - A Prayer

I want to include this poem because I think it shows a faith well formed for such a young person. I seem to have had a clear understanding that God had created me for a specific purpose. I think I somehow knew that something was blocking me from fulfilling that purpose. I find it interesting that included in this poem is the line 'let this be my prayer till I die.' Until a few days ago, I didn't even remember writing this poem - but I still pray every day that God will teach me to love as He loves, to give of myself, to find the goodness in others, and to forgive. God is faithful.

A PRAYER

Our Father, Who Art in Heaven,

Let this be my prayer till I die.

Teach me to love as you love, care as you care,
To give of myself all that I can give.
To find the goodness in others, not badness.
Teach me to forgive as easily as you forgive.

To use the precious gift you have given me
So that others may understand themselves better
And their lives will not be wasted.

So that nations will understand each other better
And thousands of lives will not be wasted.

Teach me to use the gift you have given me,
So that my life will not be wasted.

Help me Lord and stay by my side
For my living has only begun.

And I will feed your hungry,

And clothe your poor

And spread your name and all that is right.

I want to share my wealth with everyone.
Not only material possessions, but also the richness of laughter, love and peace.

I love and trust in You, for You are my Father
And thank you, Father for letting me live!

Amen