My Prayer

Every morning and every night,
And all throughout the day--
I pray to the Lord above
For Him to guide my way.

I also pray for others
Who've experienced loss,
Or are ill, or for someone who is missing
And must be found at all cost.

I pray for our troops,
Wherever they serve.
And that they will be honored
The way they deserve.

I pray for their families
Who miss them so--
And want them back
Even as they let them go.

I pray for the poor,
The homeless, and disheartened.
That they find love and hope
So they blossom like a garden.

I pray for friends and family,
Both near and far.  And that God
Will help solve any of their problems--
And they'll give Him laud.

I pray for our country--
We need God badly.
Our leaders are weak,
Or arrogant, sadly.

I pray that evil is
Vanquished all over the world.
And that Malala and others can
Go to school even though they're girls.

I pray for Mom and I
As I know we need help too.
All is need to do is ask,
And God will show us what to do.

I did not write this to
Sound sanctimonious--
But so people will know,
If we ask, God answers us.