My Prayer

My Prayer 

Fill my mind with virtue, 

Keep it free from sin. 

Fill my heart with love unfeigned, 

Root out bitterness within. 

May my lips be seared 

From any unkind word, 

Let Thy Spirit guide my tongue 

So angels can be heard. 

Keep me from complaint, 

From ever wanting more. 

Help me see all that I have 

And all that lies in store. 

Open up my ears to hear 

Thy will for me this day. 

Seal my wandering heart to Thee 

And never let me stray. 

Bless my hands with power 

To lift those hanging down. 

Fill my soul with Thy light, 

Make my smile turn their frown. 

Keep my feet upon the path 

That leads me straight to Thee. 

Let me walk with confidence, 

Trusting all I cannot see. 

Strip me from my foolish pride, 

From all desire for praise. 

Help me bring souls unto Christ 

Give Him glory all my days.

By, Alicia Rawlins

2011