I Pray Because...

I pray because I am young, inexperienced;
And there is my whole life ahead of me
And to be able to travel and journey this road of life
I need strength.
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I pray because there is much confusion in my life;
And to know what is right
I need guidance.
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I pray because I have my own doubts and uncertainties;
And to keep growing in my faith
I need encouragement.
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I pray because I must make decisions;
Sometimes serious and crucial decisions,
But the choices are not always clear
So I need direction.
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I pray because many times I feel so lost, down,
Troubled, lonely – at times even wanting to give up
And to keep going
I need comfort and consolation.
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I pray because there are things, which I do not understand;
Cannot comprehend and I become afraid – like pain,
Suffering, injustice, death – evil all around me –
And to be able to face and deal with themI need courage.
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I pray because at times I go proud, vain, arrogant, conceited;
And to be reminded of my true nature – a sinful creature
I need to be humbled.
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I pray because I have come to realize
That most of what I have has just been given to me –
And they are not really mine – So I must give thanks.
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And most of all, I pray because
Jesus our Lord himself prayed, to the Father, to our Father
And if he considered it of value…so must I.