I’d like to share a very powerful poem with you today. It was written by my late husband Wayne Dillard who is now in heaven. Even if you don’t have enough time to read the WHOLE thing, just read one stanza.
Let God speak to your heart.
It’s Time to Pray
When all my time is running out
And anxious thoughts are all about.
When darkness looms and peace has fled
And I can find no rest in bed.
It’s Time To Pray!
When no one seems to look my way
And loneliness is here to stay.
When comfort from my friends is dry
And tears begin to fill my eye.
It’s Time To Pray!
When troubles multiply around
And obstacles are all I’ve found.
When the road is rough and hot and long
And “I’ll never make it.” becomes my song.
It’s Time To Pray!
When needs arise and challenges face
And the battle calls me to my place.
When I am dressed and ready to fight
And I know my cause is just and right.
It’s Time To Pray!
When the foe is down and I am up
And it’s time to drink the victor’s cup.
When my heart is strong and emotions high
And I feel like an eagle in the sky.
It’s Time To Pray!
When all my thoughts have come to rest
And nothing could disturb my nest.
When peace is liquid in my heart
And I know that I have done my part.
It’s Time To Pray!
In anxious thoughts or lonesome cry,
Or as adversity draws nigh.
In challenge and in victory,
Or peace that comes to comfort me.
No matter what the day may bring,
Or the kind of song my heart may sing.
In all my ways I acknowledge Him,
He is the vine, I am the limb.
It’s Time To Pray!
~Wayne Dillard
May the Lord meet YOU in a special way.
In His love and mine,
Kathleen Dillard
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem.
Thank you, Kathleen.
More truth, in beauty.
Makes my heart settle,
then soar!
Linda
Thanking Jesus for dying on the cross not only for our salvation, but for our voices. Praising Daddy God for loving the whole world. Praising King Jesus and Holy Spirit making intercession along with us.
Let our voices like incense go to His Throne into a golden bowl. His kingdom come, His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Where there is chaos, His order. Where there is division, His unity. Where there is fear, His peace that passes understanding. According to Your word, Your glory already fills the earth. Let Your Bride see that their is more of us, then of our enemies. In Jesus Matchless Name. Amen
What a God-given instructional poem that’s full of godly counsel and wisdom!
It covers all the bases for what we should do, “Pray without ceasing”. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful. Wayne was truly a powerful warrior for CHRIST and HIS cause in this world.
So appropriate for the troubles of the day. Good reminder for us to keep our attitude smelling sweet in that hour of prayer.
AMEN. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. WAYNE DILLARD WAS TRULY A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. I AM BLESSED BY THIS PRAYER AND THE ONE HE WROTE ON THE DAY HE WENT INTO THE ARMS OF HIS LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST.
Very beautiful prayer. I will save this and read it when I need feel closer to God. Thank you for sharing.
Wayne’s poem is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
God bless you!
Our Sunday School lesson yesterday was on prayer. Our sermon was on prayer and thinking with the mind of God. This post is number 3 for me. I don’t think that is a coincidence–but a God-incidence! Bless you for the work you do. Keeping your ministry in prayer,
EvR
What a perfect prayer for me today.
Just lovely…,,,
Timeless.
Beautiful! Thank u for sharing. ….pray without ceasing!
A very beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing.