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Feb 2016
I fall upon my knees before my alter to pray to our Lord Jesus Christ
As I close my eyes, my mind goes blank
What do I pray for?
I know I must praise him and all his glories, his forgiving ways
I know I should pray to be more like him
But I cannot  
To pray to be more like Him, I have lost that want
What do I pray for?
I know that I am in need  
But will He even now hear since my belief wanes so?
Do I dare be selfish? Do I pray for me?
Do I pray for my own redemption?
Though people say my soul is pure
I know how my soul is tarnished, unclean
Especially since all I can think are selfish thoughts,  and prayers only for me
What do I pray for?    
Do I even dare?
#struggle #faith #wanes #selfish #human #sinful
Karina Norris-Veirs
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Karina Norris-Veirs  Oklahoma
(Oklahoma)   
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