Series of Seven SINNER'S PRAYERS # 7 about: poverty

TEARS IN A BOTTLE COLLECTION Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. PROVERBS 19:17 KJV

THIS SINNER'S PRAYER VII to Victor Casey God respects your right to make your own choices, right or wrong. He cannot make a new person of you until you make him captain of your ship. As you read this poem, ask The Lord God to show you how to have everlasting joy, happiness and peace. Dear Heavenly Father look down on Backstreets, boulevards, bridges, byways, Vacant lots, village greens, and town squares— Where the unfulfilled stand still and stay. People there have little or nothing, They’re underfed, distressed and restless— Poverty-stricken—yet deserving, They get stuck, get worse off—miss success. Knowing simple wants and needs they make Street homes of paper boxes and cars— Existing to begin one more day ‘Neath a hot sun, cool moon and bright stars. The poor have no concerned relatives, Their kin stay clear of them, stay away— Fair-weather friends don’t hang ‘round either, That’s one time they won’t get in the way. I think poverty exists to cause Compassionate hearts among the wise— To teach us not to criticize but— See the poor man through Jesus’ eyes. Sad, old women living a street life, Young runaways in a dark alley; Men searching dumpsters for food to eat, Doesn’t please you and shouldn’t please me. I realize now I missed blessings Not seeing poverty as unfair; I’ll let you make the point from now on, Change me as I pray this sinner’s prayer. Help me help those with less than enough LORD, Amen and Amen! Copyright©1999-2007 Caryl Ramsdale

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