Poems&Prayers
Author | Dorien Mack
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This morning, I woke up grieved at how I’ve been living life. I’ve been living strong in my own effort, not fully operating in the sacrifice that Christ Jesus made for my life. As I look in the mirror, I see a man who was once weak, a slave to death and sin. Then God, in His grace, revealed His Son to me.
I realized that I didn’t have to do life alone anymore. That I had the power of Jesus to defeat lust. That I had the power of God to forgive my dad. That I had the power of God to love my wife. Well, God, I’m sorry for losing sight of this. I’m sorry for living life in a false reality where I think I can carry out righteousness on my own. Lord, I’m sorry for allowing this flesh to run rampant. By your power, I pray that this flesh goes back to jail where it belongs. Yes, it might be in me, but it’s not of me, and in Christ Jesus we have dominion over this wild animal. I pray that he sits right now in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord, I thank you for life, in Jesus name we pray, Amen!
God, i’m weak
Lord, I am weak
My soul cries out for help
Angry due to what they did
Jesus died for all sins
Who am I to be the judge
Who am I to carry out wrath
Who am I to condemn
Who am I to say what's bad
Prayer
Lord, I am weak. In the Bible, it says we are weak clay jars being molded by a King. I pray that your hand stays over my life. I pray that you keep me hidden in your love, Father God. I'm sorry for all the times I have done things in my own effort, Lord God. I'm sorry for the times I've hurt my wife due to pride. I'm sorry for the times I've tried to be strong in ministry due to pride, Lord God.
Remind me that apart from you I am weak, that apart from you I am nothing. Remind me that in you is where life resides, Father God! Lord, I'm sorry for all the times I've tried to provide for my family in my own effort. Yes, they're my family, but we are all your children. God, you are the Father that we lean on to be taken care of. So, Lord, I pray that I wait patiently for your hand to move, confident that you love all of your children and would never leave them to starve. God, I pray for a heart of contentment. That no matter what circumstance I'm in, as Paul said, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
So Lord, I am faithful that I can get through trauma in Christ Jesus. Lord, I am faithful that I can get through physical pain and hurt in Christ Jesus. Lord, I am faithful that I can get through a season of drought through Christ Jesus. Lord, I am faithful, I can endure through this life in Christ Jesus. Thank you, Lord, for life!
Poetry
God, at times, I wonder why me
Grace impossible to understand
Son of God died for my sins
He is the only righteous man
My flesh is very weak
This flesh honestly stinks
Come to Christ and get a sip
Theres Living water from the sink
Lord, I'm desperate for your hand
Into your presence I once ran
I lived strong for long enough
There is only one perfect man
Lord, I thank you for Jesus Christ
His righteousness fills my soul
When temptation strikes, and I am weak
I have the Son to call on
He continually fills my heart with joy
Peace in God's pleasing will
The world wants me to move fast,
At God's feet I will sit still
I will not boast in my own skills
I am weak, Grace, I will boast in
A Heart of repentance, He gave me again
Lord, I hate sin
Lord, I hate unrighteousness
Lord, I hate it all
But Lord, I love your people
I pray I never judge again
To show them love in my weakness
Dependence is what makes me a man
So God, I need your life
Only in Christ Jesus can I live
When I am weak, Lord, you are strong
Thank you, Jesus, for making me a friend
In Jesus name, Amen