My Prayer

Dear precious heavenly Father, I praise your holy precious name,
I praise you for bringing peace from pain.
My God forgive me of my sins and iniquity, thank you for through your Son I've found victory.
For years I've lived so wretchedly wrong, so blind in my ways. . . so lost. . . so long.
Why my God did it take such tragedy to awaken, for my life of sin, so very selfish, so very mistaken.
Sorrow and grief I've brought to so many, glory and reverence to you my Lord, I did not give any.
But through your chastening and divine intervention, I've been saved through blessed redemption.
From the blood of your precious Son, my sins cleansed and new life has begun.
Help me my God to be sanctified, spirit, soul and body, strengthen me to live holy and strive to be godly.
Much more do I need to learn, teach me, guide me, for to know you more, I yearn.
Give me the wisdom to help others lost and astray, knowledge to show them the light, the truth and the way.
Deliver me from Satan's oppression and lies, to put on the full armor of God, to battle the enemy, no matter how hard they try.
As I bow before you Master of all, use me for your will for I've answered your call.
Very alert am I to your beckoning, to serve you I will, for my heart's awakening.
The scales have fallen from my eyes, and now for strength and understanding my heart cries.
Lead me my King to be acceptable in thy sight, shine your love upon me so warm and bright.
For my family I pray that they will follow me, on this road of life and precious victory.
Help me to teach them to live for your glory, to guide them to heaven at the end of lifes' story.
For this life is just a glimpse of forever, and your Word and ways I greatly treasure.
My wife and children are my cherished gift, my thanks and praise to you as this prayer I lift.
Don't hide your presence from me now or ever, from you side I cling, never to severe.
I am yours my Lord, use me for your will, so I may glorify you always and your purpose fulfill.
My feet are upon the rock and forever I'll stand, as you lead me by the precious grasp of your hand.
Pick my up when I stumble or fall, when I am deafened, make clear your call.
I love you my Lord you've brought good from bad, and for you're love for me, I am so glad.
Let me be an example to others and lead them to you, to show them the life you offer, turning old to new.
I praise you my Master for everything you've given, especially the day, that precious day, you're Son was risen.
I praise you for the Holy Spirit and Jesus your Son, for over death and sin, my God you have won.
I praise you for your gently touch when I'm alone, for even for me, you have time from your busy throne.
Glory to you my God, my Savior, my King, praises and honor to you, you've brought my empty heart to sing.
Thank you more than words can say, for your love and forgiveness, for your life and way.
Your so very awesome, precious heavenly Father, so awesome,
for nurturing this withered weed into a flourish flower in blossom.
Hope, love, peace you have set in my heart, and as it seemed I was finished, you've made a new start.
Thank you Jesus, my Savior, my Master, my friend, for in your precious, holy, glorious name I pray.
Amen

Jeffrey B. Quante IV
October 13, 1999