Pray

This poem was included in the April, 2011 display "Lenten Expressions" produced by First United Methodist Church of Winter Park  

How do I pray for you without finding myself in the way?

How do I pray for your needs, without wanting to have my own say?

How do I give up my wishes, without my heart feeling betrayed?

Pray. Pray. Pray.

I will pray - that I can want for you what is best, and not think it sounds too cliche.

I will pray - that I can show you love; be Christ, even portray.

I will pray - that we don’t come to a day you call “foul play” and I know it was me who led you astray.

Pray. Pray. Pray.

All I can do is pray.