prayer

A PRAYER
by Amy Lim

In the face of dire circumstance
When the storms of indecision
Lash upon the ramparts of a groaning will
Let me be as a rock, firm and unyielding
Scarred though by the season's beat, but unmoved
Like the house You built upon a rock

Where I must soar, keep me aground
Where there are tears, let me find joy in them
In others, let me dry them
where there is plenty, let me share it
With those who in want are pestered.

Teach me discern beauty
Even in vile and horrid ugliness,
Joy in the most abject misfortune,
To love and forgive the ones
Who hate me most.

Teach me to bear Thy cross
taking each ensuing travail.
Every scourge and every fall
Uncomplaining and resigned
To the power of Your omnipotent sway.

Guide me to accept Your will
And say from the depths of my heart
Sincerely and without reserve -
Thy will be done this way!

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