PLEASE VISIT Spiritual Sunday FOR INSPIRATION TODAY.
Thank you Ginger and Charlotte for hosting today.
You are always in inspiration to me.
I found this poem and loved it. I think we can all relate to these words.
WHAT IS PRAYER
Is it measured words that are memorized,
Forcefully said and dramatized,
Offered with pomp and with arrogant pride
In words unmatched to the feelings inside?
No...prayer is so often just words unspoken
Whispered in tears by a heart that is broken...
For God is already deeply aware
Of the burdens we find too heavy to bear,
And all we need do is to seek Him in prayer
And without a word He will help us to bear
Our trials and troubles-our sickness and sorrow
And show us the way to a brighter tomorrow...
There's no need at all for impressive prayer
For the minute we seek God He is already there!
by: Helen Steiner Rice
Blessings and love.
Jeanne
Love this poem! So comforting! Happy Spiritual Sunday Jeanne:)
Posted by: Theresa | June 13, 2010 at 07:57 AM
I love poetry by Helen Steiner Rice, and this piece is no exception.
Happy Spiritual Sunday!
Posted by: Whidbey Woman | June 13, 2010 at 08:03 AM
Beautiful poem. I'm comforted by the final line, "He is already there!" -- Yoli :)
Posted by: Yoli ~ Apron Senorita | June 13, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Beautiful poem Jeanne. Thank you for sharing this today. I too love the line "for the minute we seek God, He is already there".
Have a blessed day,
Joan
Posted by: Joan | June 13, 2010 at 08:58 AM
I really needed this today! Thank you my sweet friend for sharing such a beautiful poem. I will have your petal plates going out this week. That Vertigo really kicked me down! Blessings Anne
Posted by: Anne | June 13, 2010 at 02:41 PM
Jeanne, this is great. I wonder if God giggles. If so, He probably giggles at my prayers sometime. I pray throughout the day - and I frequently get interrupted.
Posted by: Beverly | June 13, 2010 at 07:34 PM
This is a beautiful poem! We go to a prayer night every Monday. There are only about 10 of us, I may have to read this. Thank-you so much for sharing this today.
God Bless,
Ginger
Posted by: Ginger | June 13, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Thanks for sharing this wonderful prayer!
Posted by: lani | June 14, 2010 at 12:12 AM
This is such a truthful, beautiful poem. I have always liked Helen Steiner Rice's poetry! Thank you for your sweet comments to me. I also enjoyed your Blue Monday post. I think it is so awesome that you have a Grandkids Week. I hope to do that in the future!
Posted by: Sandy | June 14, 2010 at 07:32 AM
Wow, that is such a beautiful prayer. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Posted by: Charlotte | June 14, 2010 at 11:57 AM
what a lovely poem...thank you!
Posted by: Renee | June 15, 2010 at 05:08 PM