1 Memories

Memories from Ann Lawson 1987

              Seek Him In Prayer

I knelt beside my chair today
And prayed to God above,
Lord - cleanse my heart of impure thoughts
And fill me with your love.

Soon my heart was filled with joy
So quickly did I recall - 
The need of prayer for family and friends,
And to your throne I brought them all.

You said "ask and it shall be given you,
Seek and you shall find,
Knock and it shall be opened",
I rejoice that this came to mind --(Math 7:7)

Because I prayed for each by name
And for each special need,
The Holy Spirit filled my life
He is powerful indeed!

I asked God to bless our land - its leaders
Our friends and family,
The homeless, jobless, hungry, depressed,
That you would help the blind to see.

I prayed that we all mighht be thankful
For His enumerable blessings and care
Lord - help us proclaim you as Master and King
And be eager your message to share.

I was on my knees for quite a long time,
Every problem and care releasing - 
I'm assured He will hear and answer each one,
He tells us to "pray without ceasing".  (I Thes. 5:17)

We read your word every morning
And earnestly seek as we pray,
Your wisdom, guidance and courage - 
To face each trial for that day.

We rush and fret - getting very upset,
As onward through life we trod
Then a small voice inside reminds me - 
"Be still and know that I am God."  (Psalm 46:10)

So I return to my chair to listen -
For he says - my child I do care,
Then a calmness comes from my Father
As I earnestly seek Him in prayer.


                        Ann Lawson
                        03-02-1987