Prayer Poems

Poems about Prayer

Prayer is communication between man and God. A family that incorporates prayer into their lifestyle are giving the ultimate gift to themselves. Life is difficult and suffering is an inevitable part of life. A family that prays knows that they can turn to God and be accepted and loved for who they are. Every human being needs to turn to God with his or her triumphs and failures and know that life is meaningful. A family that prays together has the ultimate support system.

Poetry describing prayer and feelings of spirituality.

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To Our Ellis
- By Pamela A. Snow
- Published: February 2006
Mother Explains Heaven To Her Dying Son

How does a loving mother explain
Heaven to her dying child?
Please give me the words, O Lord, and
let me say them with a smile...

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Indeed it's so painful
Losing a son whom you gave your all
Who had a promising future
Now in your presence can't feature
Only the Creator of the universe knows why
So we should not...

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Teach Me, Lord
- By Heather Flood
- Published: April 2015
Prayer Asking To Be Taught By God

Teach me, Lord,
What I don't know.
Show me which way
And where to go.

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So touching is this prayer coming from heart. Empty me of myself so I can live for you. Thanks.
To My Daughter After Rehab
- By Jean Toomey
- Published: January 2014
Mother's Prayer

I prayed for God to wrap His arms
Around my little brown-eyed girl
Asking Him to send His angels
To protect her in this world

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Hi Lou, I was touched by your story. I'm a recovering addict, clean and sober almost 4 years now. I'm also a 50 year old single mom. I think that a person will seek help, but only when they...

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A Gentle Breeze
- By Laurie Swartzfager
- Published: September 2011
Power Of Prayer Poem

As I sit here all alone admiring the view of an early sunrise,
I tilt my head back and close my eyes.
A soft gentle breeze crosses my face.
I look around and enjoy the quietness of God's peace and the soft gentle pace.

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Oh, I like this poem very much. It will continue to be an inspirational poem for years to come. Keep up the good work. :) It made my day and gave me tears of joy.
One Wish
- By Lindsey N. Smith
- Published: February 2006
Prayer For A Mother Who Is Sick

If I had one last wish to make it would have to be,
that God would heal my mom and give her pain to me.
For I've never seen my mom hurt so bad in all my life,
I'd do anything and everything to take her pain and strife.

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To my mother, Virginia Galvan, from her firstborn. I love you, Mommy, and I pray to God that you will be all right. I pray that he will be with you and make you strong like the person he...

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My Fallen Hero
- By Janetta
- Published: May 2008
Poem Thinking About Deployed Soldier

Life is given as a gift,
So wonderful and new.
We need to live it day to day,
Being careful as we do.

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The last stanza touched my heart, it provokes me and I recall that person who was very dear to me whom I have lost forever.

A Letter To God
- By Shannon Michelle Haynes
- Published: January 2016
Poem About Feeling Lost And Finding Peace In Prayer

Dear God,

Can you hear me?
Can you please take my hand?

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I have been clean for 5 days and I am doing that myself. I see how you feel. I let God have the wheel. And he has all of my problems.
Healing Love
- By Jocelyn S. Ongdico
- Published: January 2011
A Prayer For A Friend With Anxiety

Oh Great God, You alone can ease
The pounding of my troubled heart.
Only with You I am at peace,
For You make all my fears depart.

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Yes! It's a poem which make us believe that someone is above us. Who is watching our deeds, who is worried about us. Truly this poem is so touchy that it has filled my wounded heart with the...

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A Parent's Prayer
- By Althea A. Anker
- Published: February 2006
Prayer For The Children

Thank you, God, for
The children of mine
Who teach me things
That blow my mind.

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This is exactly my prayer for my two sons and for my upcoming baby. I am really touched by this poem. Love it!!!
I have two sons, one of them is with me and my eldest is with my mom. As...

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This Brand New Day
- By Abimbola T. Alabi
- Published: March 12, 2018
A Morning Prayer

This brand new day I go in faith,
But I know not what lies in wait,
So dear God, this morning I pray,
Take control and lead the way.

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