PRAYER OF A LONGING

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

I wish I could die so I could be united with you forever

How I desire that the time will come to me early,

So that I could see you face to face

Whom I desire to meet since before…

Lord God, my father, you who directed my life

You who saved me and rescued me from illnesses and evil ways

Make me more and ever entrusting to your loving protection

May I not falter in my faith

May I always rise from the falls and failures I make

May I always put my eyes to the ways of Christ

and make my life be vulnerable to others.

Time is passings away

I myself will pass away

I pray not to pay attention to passing splendor of this world

But instead, gain riches for Christ

So when the end time will come

I could bring to Jesus only, the riches that will make his kingdom rich.

All these I ask in the name of Jesus Christ

Through the intercession of Mary. Amen.

THANKSGIVING PRAYER ON MY 25TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

O God, you are my God, whom I seek

For you my flesh pines

And my soul thirsts

Like the earth, parched, lifeless

And without water.

Thus, I will bless you while I live

Lifting up my hands in praise

For you have quenched my thirst

And filled up my hungry heart.

You have blessed me with gifts

And wrapped me in a mantle of your love

Keeping me safe and protected

You have guarded me over all my enemies

And kept me from evil doings.

O Lord Jesus in the emptiness of my being

You’ve made me so rich

For you’re in my heart

My greatest treasure.

Thank you for the celebration of life

And of my new life in your company

For my parents, brother and sisters

For the gift of persons who have brought me

To the service of the Father

For them who have helped me grow

To see the beauty and meaning of my life

Lived in faith, hope and love.

I will remember your wondrous deeds

Upon my rising

And through the night watches

I will meditate on you.

That you’re my help, my constant friend

Who never fails to understand my weaknesses

Who brings comfort, peace, joy and love.

O my Jesus be the companion of life

And my partner, forever. Amen.

TAKOT

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

Takot ay dumating

Sa isiping kamataya’y nalalapit

Anong kahatulan sa aki’y ipapataw?

Sa buhay na ibinigay

Na winasak ng kasalanan.

Laman ay mahina sa paglaban

Mata’y waring walang paningin

Tainga’y hindi makarinig

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