Words We Use In Prayer

Words We Use in Prayer
By Larry Linville

He said to the congregation
“Let’s go to the Lord in prayer.”
I thought God was always here
if not here, I wonder where?
How are we going to go to God?
Will we go by plane or bus?
What if the bus leaves this place
and he’s already here with us?

Another time with a pious look
he said, “let us quiet our heart.”
I don’t think I want my heart quiet
because then my spirit will depart.
I’ll quiet my mind if you wish
that’s something that I desire
but I don’t want to quiet my heart
because I’m not ready to expire.

And why does he have to say God’s name
many times in each prayer he prays?
If I said your name that many times
it would probably bring you to rage.
And what name should I refer to God?
Father, mother, savior or my Lord,
Master, Jesus, Jehovah or Thou
what is the right spiritual word?

Perhaps I should forget how it sounds
just pour out everything on my heart
and talk just like I’d talk to a friend
with a thankful message to impart.
It might be good to listen for God
and receive a call of what to do.
That will bring God’s kingdom here on earth
and bring blessings to me and you.

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