Prepare My Heart Poem by Patrice James

I'll rule beside my Father,
forever love and reign.
In kingdom yet to come,
but first I must be trained.

Prepare my heart to love,
prepare my heart to give.
Prepare my heart to serve,
prepare my heart to live.

Train me to be patient,
train me how to feel.
Train me how to care,
train me to be still.

Train me how to judge,
train me to be kind.
Train me to be gentle,
train to use my mind.

Learn from my experiences,
everything I do.
Learn from what I see,
learn from others too.

Practice in my trauma,
practice when I'm weak.
Practice how to lead,
practice how to speak.

Practice using judgment,
practice use my mind.
Practice being gentle,
practice being kind.

Practice lowly manner,
practice how to live.
Practice use compassion,
practice to forgive.