Because of sin I cannot pray
My shame keeps me away today
My child, my death has set you free
My Father welcomes you in Me
I cannot pray until I’m clean
I’m too ashamed to be so seen
My child, I know you through and through
So do not doubt My love for you
Because I’ve failed so many times
I’ve buried prayer beneath my crimes
My child, it is of dust you’re made
You cannot cause My love to fade
My prayers are simple, not profound
While others have a spiritual sound
My child, your words are not the key
It is your heart that’s turned to Me
I am not needed for God’s plans
He speaks to those who understand.
My child, I long to touch your heart
For you there is a special part
My prayers are weak and have no clout
They cannot keep the evil out
My child, in Me the Living Word
Your power in prayer a mighty sword
My day is busy and so full
I’ll pray when time permits a lull
My child take time in prayer with Me
So life won’t always run with thee
But prayer is so routine and flat
And such a chore I find at that
My child, it is your heart I seek
So you can know the love I speak
The Lord will lead my heart to pray
Until that time I’ll go my way
My child, seek Me and you will find
In prayer our hearts will be entwined
In church we pray to meet our need
Once every week should do the deed
My child, today the battle’s won
As you seek victory in My Son
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
– Matthew 26:41
