Prayer from my Heart

Lord take my hand and lift me up, when life drags me down
when there are no words for my sorrow, let my heart therefore sing
when self-doubt clouds my vision, open my eyes to see possibilities
when there is concern for me, when given advice, oh let me listen

You have taught me the lessons of other's shoes
to not laugh, put down, ridicule, to judge or accuse
Help me change my physical body so that I for others serve
with better health, a second chance would be more than I deserve

Help me regain control when I lose my grasp and begin then to spiral
It is not worth that extra bit of food, help me to put down that spoon
when it is hard to walk, place wings on my feet so I may fly
If my faith falters, oh please don't give up, and I will again stand firm

I give my heart to thee and to all who will receive
without reservation, do I commit my soul to your will
I came into the world without any thing of material wealth or status
but to be with my family, forever with thee, I gladly leave it all behind

by Kim J. (Lamberth) Schirmer
5/25/2015