SENTENCE PRAYERS

[MIRIAM JACOB]

SENTENCE PRAYERS

by JOAN CLIFTON COSTNER


I read it in Isaiah ~

That my name is in His hand,

Engraved there, and indelible ~

Always with Him in that land;

And, I knew that you were burdened,

That you really needed prayer~

So I wrote your name in my hand and

I’m glad I put it there.


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For, the day went by as usual,

Still, reminded now and then

I would say a prayer with your name

Ever in it ~ (you’re my friend!)

When finally it faded and

It grew a little dim,

I took my pen up in my hand and

Wrote it back again!


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I know God heard the prayers I said

For, when you passed my way

The care lines melted from your face ~

It was a brighter day!

There was a glow about you ~

Your step was lighter too,

And I thanked God for a clever way

Of remembering prayer for you!



© 2005 by Joan Clifton Costner

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