Prayer Time
A friend of mine encouraged me to take some time and pray
To spend some time with Jesus at the start of everyday
To not just speak but listen to what God might tell me there
As I leave out all worldly thoughts while in that time in prayer
He said that all too often those who think they stop to pray
Just whisper words in secret at some time throughout their day
For fear someone might hear them and make fun of what they do
When they're not even listening to the One they're talking to
Then others pray for guidance from the One they're taught to fear
To lead them in the narrow path while they're still living here
But then don't stop to study what the Lord took time to share
Within His Book of Guidance that is waiting for them there
And then there are the prayers who just seem to pray all day
Especially in public where the world can hear them pray
Not knowing all they're doing is just speaking to the wind
And will have the same difference when this life will meet its end
As those who did not pray before who never knew our God
Who never took that morning hour to seize the staff and rod
To exercise their faith in Him Who took that time for them
And gave His all in sacrifice to draw their hearts to Him
Where hearts are warmed and welcomed with that love that overflows
The souls of those who choose to live the way the One Who rose
From death in glorious victory to give the same to us
Who find in Him our confidence as we have learned to trust
Through prayer that's rich and joyous daily speaking with our Friend
The One Who from beginning knew and loved us to the end
Who knew our faults and frailties and never loved us less
As daily He has waited there to give to us His best
If we would just be patient listening for His voice to hear
Through prayer and meditation as He makes His scriptures clear
To give us preparation and the guidance that we need
That's been for us provided in the Bible that we read
So friend if life's important to you as it is to me
May I suggest this lesson that my friend did help me see
And share with you the beauty of the truth that's found therein
An hour with the Saviour will become your greatest Friend
Daniel 6:10; Matthew 14:23; Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12
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