Poetry in Prayer

Prayer Poems - Poems For Prayer - - Poem by | Poem Hunter

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A Prayer , Sara Teasdale 8. Prayer Xxiii , Khalil Gibran A Prayer , Claude McKay A Prayer , James Weldon Johnson Prayer , Henry David Thoreau Vision And Prayer , Dylan Thomas Prayer To Persephone , Edna St. Universal Prayer , Alexander Pope A Prayer , Amy Levy Holy Willie's Prayer , Robert Burns A Prayer , James Joyce Prayer I , George Herbert In its revelatory nature, the greatest poetry can give voice to deeply held feelings and beliefs we may not know we possess until the poem names them for us.

Many of the ancient religious texts are of course poetry, full of their own rhythms and beauty, yet their language and stories come to us across a distance of time and culture. Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost wrestled with faith in terms that feel more familiar. I sometimes wonder how the poets I turn to see their work. Do they make a connection between spiritual experience and poetry? Seeking insight into this question, I embarked on a project with the poet Ilya Kaminsky to interview prominent poets writing in America today.

We traveled from the East Coast to the West, with stops in between, conducting conversations with 19 poets who are Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Wiccan, Native American and agnostic no one wanted to own up to being a full-blown atheist. The transcripts of these interviews formed the foundation for a collection of conversational essays titled "A God in the House: Poets Talk About Faith. Most American writers and intellectuals are not known for their interest in talking about religious belief, but we found many of the poets we interviewed eager to claim some right to this territory and to move the conversation beyond the divisive politics that have come to define the topic of religion in this country.

Gregory Orr calls himself a secular person and poet, though much of his recent work relies on religious language. He reflected, "Paul Eluard said, 'There is another world, but it is in this one.

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And that it's the task of language and imagination to unveil the spiritual. Like others we spoke with, Orr made a case for religious experience beyond the walls of church or synagogue or mosque. Prayer is never irrelevant; it is essential to our life, It's not a crutch which to lean on, or to use in times of strife. Prayer is a type of thanksgiving, a greeting to God for His grace, Prayer is the essence of morning, the fragrance of life to embrace.

Prayer is a holy connection, a quiet time at God's feet, In prayer we acknowledge dependence, a place where God and man meet. Prayer is the means of sustaining a faith that at times can grow weak, The power of prayer is enriching, uplifting to hear our God speak. It's not an audible message, no finger to write out His plan, But a still small voice known as conscience is God's way of speaking to man. When all other avenues falter, and man's ingenuity fails, God, in His infinite wisdom, is the source who always prevails.

Nothing can bring such contentment as spending an hour in prayer, God is a most willing listener and He is eternally there. Not by merit of my own, my sin condemns the thought; But through Your mercy and Your grace. In my search for being faithful to what e're your plan may be, May I in earnest seek your holy face. You have bid me bring my woes, the things that cause me grief, Before the cross where gently peace is found. Help me open up my heart, my soul, my life to You, And all attractions of the world dismiss.

May I be guided by Your hand and follow where You lead, For in Your presence there is peace and bliss. Draw me nearer, ever nearer, gently hold my hand in Yours, Walk beside me in this journey that I'm on. Be my constant life companion, give me strength to hold You firm, Whether in the night or in the early dawn. May my very being bear witness to Your love, I trust my life to You, to You alone!

God Doesn't Hear Me Poet: You're out of His sight? You need His assistance but He isn't there; You're just a nuisance and He doesn't care. You're tackling a problem but haven't a clue; It's out of your league but what do you do? You've tried every angle but always fall short You bring it to God and give a report; But His door doesn't open; you get no reply, It seems He can't hear you but you don't know why.

You desperately need Him; you've nowhere to turn; Your cries an your pleadings God seems to spurn.

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Oh, how can you reach Him? Why doesn't He hear? Your heart breaks with anguish, you're life's filled with fear. You sit in the stillness; you have no more hope, Your tears are all spent, you simply can't cope. The stillness is deafening, and a small voice you hear; "My child, I've been listening, I've always been near. You carried your burden but tried it alone, Your prayers were for answers you thought were not shown; But My ways are different from what you request, Through testings and trials My ways are still best. I'm here, right beside you, and I'll see you through, Be patient, be trusting, I'm still holding you.

You haven't walked in this darkness and fear That I wasn't with you, that I wasn't here. Remember My love, remember I care, I hear every cry; I hear you in prayer. My answer is coming though not always clear, Trust Me My child for I'll always be near. God has commanded that we pray, both in joy or pain, We should not wait till turmoil comes then plead with God again.

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We need to bring our joys and praise - to God we owe this due, For constantly He guides our way whatever we may go through. We're quick to call upon His name in dire times of need, We run for help in deep dismay when we need God to lead. But prayer is also time for praise for all that we receive, For every breath that comes our way to which our life must cleave.

For joys which lighten up our day, for unexpected grace, For peace that fills our troubled soul in trials we must face. God's heart is open for requests as well as for thanksgiving, He hears the cry that each soul makes, their cry for righteous living.

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So bring Him praise, lift up your heart, be joyful, blessed with singing, Give God the glory for His love and set the joy bells ringing. Pray It Through Poet: Eldred Herbert Do you have a problem that is very hard to bear? Do not wrestle with it; take it to the Lord in prayer.

He will guide you and results will always be correct, So talk it over with the Lord, He will not neglect. Do you a have a burden that your friends don't know about? Is it something you would rather they would not find out? Go to Jesus at this moment, kneel to Him in prayer, You will find He is ever present, waiting for you there. Bare your heart of evil doings, He will hear you through, He is willing to forgive you, and forget it, too; And when you find your burdens are much too great to bear, They will grow much lighter when you go to Him in prayer.

Prayer will change a heartache into a cheerful song, If in faith you ask it, the answer will soon come 'long Always take your burdens to the foot of Calvary's cross, Christ is there to save you, and you will not suffer loss.

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Forgiveness Everything I Needed Poet: My prayers were always answered, In many different pairs. I asked God for some courage, And he answered with a hum.

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He gave me some dangers, That I would overcome. I asked God for some strength, And he answered with a wrong. He gave me some difficulties, That would make me strong.

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