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21. The Hope Downstream

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- By John Raines
- Published: July 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Hopeful Poem For Dark Times

Travelers in the Sea of Life,
being guided by worry and strife,
floating rudderless toward desperate straights,
drifting aimlessly towards whatever awaits,

Travelers in the Sea of Life,
being guided by worry and strife,
floating rudderless toward desperate straights,
drifting aimlessly towards whatever awaits,
are tossed about on stormy waves,
awaiting departure to bottomless graves.

Oh, if only we could leave this ship
and loosen the chains and its horrible grip
of the burdens and sorrows that come with our plight
that's as deep as the ocean and dark as the night.
Who, if any, can save us now?
What can take hold on this vessel and turn its bow?

I hear the waves crashing from side to side,
no place to run to, nowhere to hide
from the fate that lies before us and the turbulent wake behind.
These conditions are causing me to lose my mind.
I hear my heart pounding like an orchestra's drum;
my fears have a power I can't escape from.

Lost, tossed, battered, and beaten,
I lowered my head and prayed for a beacon,
a small light in the night, something to guide this floundering wreck
towards calmer seas, dry land or a speck
of hope in a place where hardly is found
a glimmer of peace, only happiness drowned.

But wait! Can it be?
Is that the lamp of a lighthouse I see,
flickering dimly on this churning water?
Could we actually break free from certain slaughter?
I looked closely at the dim lit light
shining like a small diamond in this hellish night.

I had almost given up without a fight,
given in to the fears of the troubles that might
take away my peace and end my life
cut apart my soul as though with a knife
and bury my hope in darkness and doubt,
sending me into a spiraling spiritual blackout.

Lord, help me remember when all seems lost,
when my ship is battered, shattered, and tossed,
to look for a Light in the stormy sea
and hold tightly to whatever it might be
in the distance, as small as it may seem
and never let go of the hope downstream.
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22. Down On My Knees
- By Tabatha A. Fassler
- Published: May 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem Praying To Get Through The Pain

I got down on my knees,
Begging you, Lord, please
Take away all this pain
Before I go insane.

I got down on my knees,
Begging you, Lord, please
Take away all this pain
Before I go insane.
Take away all my tears,
Chase away all my fears.
Please, Lord, take my heart,
Let me make a new start.
Take me by the hand,
Take me to a different land.
Please, Lord, help me with my sin,
Help me with the hell I'm in.
Show me all your love.
Please, Lord, show me the dove.
I want to see your light.
Please help me fight.
I can't do this all alone.
I don't want to be in this zone.
Please, Lord, come to me,
And open my eyes to see
So I can always be free.
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23. Greatest Love
- By Sherry J. Kreis
- Published: February 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About The Blessings Of Motherhood

I always knew I'd be a mom
since I was just a girl.
And when God blessed me with you four
you each became my world.

I always knew I'd be a mom
since I was just a girl.
And when God blessed me with you four
you each became my world.

He said now take these precious gifts
and show them greatest love.
Because he gave them here to me
from Heaven up above.

He said to teach them what is right
by what you do and say.
And please remember as a mom
to teach them how to pray.

The years go by so fast you know
no matter what we do.
And wherever your paths may lead
my heart will go with you.

I only hope I served you well
and showed you greatest love.
I hope I taught you how to pray
and thank your God above.

Always remember, to be your mom
is a blessing every day.
For to me God sent a precious gift
As bright as each sunshine ray.
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24. A Single Mother's Prayer
- By Donna Winfrey
- Published: March 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Help me, Lord, to be a good mother
And raise my children right.
Help me to make all ends meet when money gets too tight.
It can often be a struggle to raise kids all alone,

Help me, Lord, to be a good mother
And raise my children right.
Help me to make all ends meet when money gets too tight.
It can often be a struggle to raise kids all alone,
Especially when there is no father in our home.
So Lord, since there's no father to fill that vacant space,
Please make our home complete with love and blessed with Your loving grace...
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25. Prayer For The Morning
- By Carol A. Andrews
- Published: May 26, 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Starting The Morning With Prayer

My Heavenly Father,
How wondrous are Your ways.
As this new day is dawning
My soul will sing Your praise.

My Heavenly Father,
How wondrous are Your ways.
As this new day is dawning
My soul will sing Your praise.
I am so grateful that You love me
Grateful your love stays
Grateful that You're here with me
And remain with me always.

Lord, please grant me wisdom
As I go about my day today
That I will handle anything,
Whatever comes my way.
Help me to know Your will, my God,
Give me courage, Lord, I pray
That I do only what You want me to
And speak only what You'd say.

As the world awakes, this is my prayer
That what I say and do
Will honour Jesus, God the Son,
The One whose way is true
That my words and deeds reflect His light
And shine His way anew
To a waiting world, who's watching me
As I am representing You.

With You by my side I'll not be shaken
You are my shelter in my hardest hour
And in Your will I am not forsaken
For You are my high and strongest tower.
Then by Your might I'll not depart
For In Your strength I walk in power
You are the joy that fills up my heart
With grace comes blessings in showers.

My God, my Lord and Saviour
May You be glorified by my life this day,

Amen
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26. Lifeline
- By Abimbola T. Alabi
- Published: January 2020 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
The Power In Prayer

Prayer is the breath
That revives my soul.
Prayer is the balm
That makes my spirit whole.

Prayer is the breath
That revives my soul.
Prayer is the balm
That makes my spirit whole.
Prayer is my path
Into the realm up above.
Prayer is the wave
That fills my heart with love.
Prayer is the key
That opens the bolted door.
It is the battle plan
When I find myself at war.
Prayer is the gift
That I send a distant friend.
It's prayer, the lifeline
I will use right to the end.
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27. Carry Me
- By Abimbola T. Alabi
- Published: August 27, 2022 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
In His Loving Arms

I run to You with my hurts and fears,
Carry me, Lord, in Your unfailing love.
When no one really understands or cares,
I run to You with my hurts and fears.

I run to You with my hurts and fears,
Carry me, Lord, in Your unfailing love.
When no one really understands or cares,
I run to You with my hurts and fears.
And my anxiety disappears,
As Your peace descends from above.
I run to you with my hurts and fears,
Carry me, Lord, in your unfailing love.
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28. Thank You God
- By Marc Nix
- Published: November 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Prayers Of Thanks

As I awoke this morning and placed my feet upon the floor,
I prayed, "Thank you God, I get to enjoy another day."
As I recall the precious memories of family and friends
I prayed, "Thank you God, for they are all so dear."

As I awoke this morning and placed my feet upon the floor,
I prayed, "Thank you God, I get to enjoy another day."
As I recall the precious memories of family and friends
I prayed, "Thank you God, for they are all so dear."
When I walked into work and began,
I prayed, "Thank you God for good health and the ability to provide for my family."
I live in America, the land of the free and home of the brave,
Thank you God, and keep our country strong and free.
But most of all, thank you God for sending Jesus to die for me.
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29. My Goodnight Prayer
- By Jac Judy A. Campbell
- Published: October 14, 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Our Father in Heaven
At the closing of the day
I clasp my hands, I close my eyes
I bow my head to pray

Our Father in Heaven
At the closing of the day
I clasp my hands, I close my eyes
I bow my head to pray

Father, I thank you for our blessings
That we receive along the way
And help us to remember how
Jesus loves us every day

I thank you for my loved ones
My family and my friends
Father, embrace us with your love
So we may have comfort and
Peace within

Father, will you bless us
With all good things that are right
And send your guardian angels
To protect us through the night

And when the early morning light
Brings on another day
May we be blessed with sunshine
To brighten our pathway
In Jesus Christ, Amen
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30. Blessings

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- By Raelene J. Elliss
- Published: March 18, 2022 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
May The Lord Give You Peace

A child lay tenderly
For the Lord to bless and keep
His face to shine upon you
A prayer for when you sleep

A child lay tenderly
For the Lord to bless and keep
His face to shine upon you
A prayer for when you sleep

May He be gracious to you
And His face to turn towards
A promise upheld in heaven
His child finds rewards

From all burdens be so free
His love shall never cease
Rest child, in His arms
May the Lord give you peace

Amen
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31. God Loves!
- By William Reichle
- Published: April 2011 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Praising God

The light in my darkness
You are my beacon of hope
All you take away is pain
And all you give is comfort and love

The light in my darkness
You are my beacon of hope
All you take away is pain
And all you give is comfort and love

You sent your son to die for me
I sinned and you forgave me
I sin and you forgive me
I will sin and you will forgive me

I pray and you answer me
Never will you hate
Never will you lie
Always will you love

Let me live in you
Help me see your light
Be the wonderful God I worship
Never will you betray me

You test me
I mess up but never do you judge me
Your actions come from love
And you are the definition of love

You drew up the heavens and earth
Every day you create new things
The universe is yours
And so is the sky

I Testify my faith now
In this free verse I write
In your name I pray
And in you I praise
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32. The Mystery Of Prayer
- By Lenora McWhorter
- Published: January 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
The Necessity Of Prayer

Whether we speak from our lips
or from the depth of our hearts,
our thoughts and words go out
as we reach upward to God.

Whether we speak from our lips
or from the depth of our hearts,
our thoughts and words go out
as we reach upward to God.

But far beyond the spoken words
God can hear what is not said.
He knows and understands it all
far beyond and even far ahead.

We seek to get God's attention
with words that reach far.
But before we state our needs
God knows just what they are.

Yet prayer serves a purpose.
It awakes us to God's power.
Every need is within His reach
and He is with us every hour.

Prayer reminds us of God's love
and how He gave His very best.
So we can come to God in prayer
whenever we face life's tests.

Prayer draws us to the Father
and connects us to Him by faith.
We experience God's holy presence
and a touch of His sweet grace.
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33. A Prayer Of Thanks
- By Lenora McWhorter
- Published: November 2019 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Having A Thankful Heart

We give thanks to you, oh God,
for the gift of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We give thanks for the price He paid
so that we could have eternal life.

We give thanks to you, oh God,
for the gift of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We give thanks for the price He paid
so that we could have eternal life.

We thank you for the sun by day
and the stars that lights the night.
For the seasons that never fail to change
and that darkness gives way to light.

We thank you, Lord, for daily bread
and for your mercy and your grace.
We thank you for the air we breathe
and the blessings You send by faith.

We thank you, Lord, for joy and sorrow,
for our tears and for our smiles.
We thank you for family and friends
and all those who are part of our lives.

We thank you for what you protect us from
and for the things you bring us through,
even the dangers we cannot see
or when we don't know what to do.

We give you praise, oh Lord, our God,
and we give thanks for everything.
For life and health and well being
and all the good the year will bring.
AMEN
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34. Healing Love

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- By Jocelyn S. Ongdico
- Published: January 2011 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
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.

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.

Comfort me with Your blazing love
And pacify my worried soul.
Your grace of love from up above
Is healing love that makes me whole.

Cast away all my doubts and fears,
And lift my downcast spirit, Lord.
Please let my heart be brought to cheer
By Your comforting love and Word.

My body and mind may be frail,
But your healing love keeps me strong.
Your love will never ever fail,
So to me, nothing will go wrong.

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35. Prayer
- By Cristinalyn T. Tabangin
- Published: April 2020 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
The World Needs Your Healing

Protect us, Lord, and send your healing,
Receive our prayers that keep on pouring.
Allow your people to have their second chance.
Yes, Lord, we are begging you hand in hand.

Protect us, Lord, and send your healing,
Receive our prayers that keep on pouring.
Allow your people to have their second chance.
Yes, Lord, we are begging you hand in hand.
Each of us may have our sins,
But remember us, Lord, and let this pandemic virus end.
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36. Silence
- By Lenora McWhorter
- Published: July 2018 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Finding God In The Silence

In the stillness of the morning,
while the world was still asleep,
the sun was hidden under cover
and silence was strong and deep.

In the stillness of the morning,
while the world was still asleep,
the sun was hidden under cover
and silence was strong and deep.

I whispered a short prayer
with just a few choice words.
God was there in the silence,
and I knew my prayer was heard.

The restless night had been long,
and uncertainties filled my day.
Nothing calmed my restless heart,
so I knew I needed to pray.

In the silence God drew me close
until on His bosom I did lay,
and there we communed together.
No other word did I need to say.

I felt God's presence around me,
and my worries began to cease.
I gave the Father all my cares,
and He gave me His peace.

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37. By The Wayside

Poet Introduction
- By Sheryl C
- Published: May 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Never Giving Up Hope In God

Father, my love for You I'll never hide.
I almost became an unbeliever when my son died.
When life gets so hard, I don't want to backslide.
My Holy Bible I never want to just set it aside.

Father, my love for You I'll never hide.
I almost became an unbeliever when my son died.
When life gets so hard, I don't want to backslide.
My Holy Bible I never want to just set it aside.
Your son Jesus, I've never ever denied.
Jesus went to Calvary, on the cross for me, He died.
If I had been there, I would've never left His side.
When I think of His goodness, I get a funny feeling inside.
Lord, will You please be my guide?
Don't let me fall by the wayside.
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38. A Prayer By Me

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- By Mary Cathleen
- Published: September 2018 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
A Final Plea For Help

No one knows what I feel today
Or that I'm dying inside.
No one knows the pain I'm in,
For it's nothing a smile can't hide.

No one knows what I feel today
Or that I'm dying inside.
No one knows the pain I'm in,
For it's nothing a smile can't hide.

If I could find the words to tell,
I'd get help in a second.
But there are no words to explain
My pain and my heart that it's wreckin'.

So I beg thee, Lord God of all
Who sees the struggle I'm in,
To stay by me with your grace
And keep me from giving in.

I promise you that I'll fight on
And that I will survive,
But every day I lose some hope
That's been keeping me alive.

I need your help so earnestly, Lord,
And I need your love today.
But I also ask if it be your will,
Please take the pain away.
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39. Send Us An Angel
- By Skylar
- Published: October 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Ever mess up and can't fix your mistake?
Only have one friend, cause they're too hard to make?
Ever feel alone, by yourself in the world,
sit in bed at night as your brain starts to twirl?

Ever mess up and can't fix your mistake?
Only have one friend, cause they're too hard to make?
Ever feel alone, by yourself in the world,
sit in bed at night as your brain starts to twirl?
Ever been hurt so badly that you can't recover?
No one to talk to,
not a friend, sister, or brother.
All you got left to do is pray,
pray for a better way,
'cause when life gives you trouble, what can you do?
Pray that God sends an angel to you,
'cause if you had an angel to brighten your smile
sit and talk to you once in a while,
imagine your problems disappear.
If only a friend would appear.
So pray; pray for a better way.
It's all you got left to do.
Pray God sends an angel to you.
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40. He Is Your Child First

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- By Sharon Southern
- Published: January 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Son Diagnosed With Cancer

She is unsure about her situation,
Her many trials and tribulations,
But she is trusting in His word.

She is unsure about her situation,
Her many trials and tribulations,
But she is trusting in His word.

The doctor calls; her son has cancer.
She throws her hands up; what is the answer?
She hits her knees and begins to pray.

She is scared and so full of sorrow,
Afraid of what her son will see tomorrow.
His mercy is all she needs.

He is innocent and has just begun his life,
Way too young to experience this strife.
A miracle is what he deserves.

Why must he so endure such pain?
For her sins he is not to blame.
Please God, pardon my son.

He is your child first, she cries; it can't be over.
She holds him tight; he leans on her shoulder.
God, bestow your blessings once again.

Her son comforts her and he is peaceful.
He worries not, for he is graceful,
For God has touched his heart.

The hardest time for her to have faith
Is in the journey she must wait.
Lord, give her a sign.

As time goes on, the treatment gets tougher.
She cannot bear to see him suffer.
Please Jesus, take away the pain.

Her son's cancer continues to diminish.
She is weak, tired, and ready to be finished.
Thank you for this precious gift.

Her son is cured of his cancer.
She knew in Him she would find the answer.
She hits her knees and begins to pray.

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Prayer Poems - Page 2

21. The Hope Downstream

22. Down On My Knees

23. Greatest Love

24. A Single Mother's Prayer

25. Prayer For The Morning

26. Lifeline

27. Carry Me

28. Thank You God

29. My Goodnight Prayer

30. Blessings

31. God Loves!

32. The Mystery Of Prayer

33. A Prayer Of Thanks

34. Healing Love

35. Prayer

36. Silence

37. By The Wayside

38. A Prayer By Me

39. Send Us An Angel

40. He Is Your Child First