#110

Lord, forgive me for my sins,
thoughts of sin,
and those misdeeds I've done
that I failed to recall.
Oh! I know they are all too many.

Thank You, Lord,
for all the good things
that have happened, will happen,
are happening,
and also for all the miracles
I failed to notice.

Your grace knows no bounds
toward me, who all along
have been unworthy and undeserving.

Forgive me if I covet
more than what I only needed,
for my eyes are judging,
sinful, curious, and greedy.

Help me, Lord.
Please.

Help me, Lord.
Please.

I am surrounded by enemies.
I am being forced to answer
for things I cannot pay.
I'm afraid,
Oh, Lord.

I know my faith is ever too little,
and every day,
I feel more the vastness of the sky
than I do Your presence.
I feel I am moving
further and further away
through these trials
You deem necessary for me.

I'm afraid that one day
I might utter
true renouncement,
which I know
would hurt me more.

Oh, Lord!
Oh, Lord!

Please save me.

Please, Lord!
Please!

Aid us.

Please,
end our troubles.

Please, Lord,
grant us reprieve.
Grant us a miracle.

I know this isn't how
You save a man in trouble,
but I know
You will pull us through.

So please, Lord,
show us mercy.

Grant us a miracle.

Please, Lord.

Please.

Lord.

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