A Prayer Poem by Tess Rockenstire

Father let me hear your

Voice when doubts overshadow me.

Give light to my dying ember of hope.

Cast your faith and wisdom to my soul.

Let me hear you in my anguish.



Yea! Arise oh Lord

Rescue this heart of mine,

I need your hand when I walk in darkness

Let me hear your staff, when I walk.

Though I may stumble, you will lift me up.



Darkness covered the sea

But you oh Lord is my guiding light.

I will walk in faith, for I know you will be with me.

I shall fear no evil

I shall sleep in peace

I shall sing joy of hope

I shall walk in dignity

I shall soar like an eagle.



My heart will be steadfast,

Singing glory to your name

The Lord is my shepherd

I shall not want.

I shall fear no harm

I shall believe all things

I shall glory in faith

I shall leap and take courage.



My head is lifted up

I shall wait upon the Lord.

Yea! No stronghold will befall me.

The voice of the Lord thunders.

He will command his angels

To protect me

To guide me

To lift me up when I fall

To take charge

To be my voice when I’m speechless

To rescue me from evil



He will guard all my ways.

What can man do to me?