Stir My Heart to Comply!

Written in 1662 in Bedford gaol (jail), John Bunyan described prayer as being, "a sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the heart or soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Holy Spirit, for such things as God has promised, or according to His Word, for the good of the church, with submission in faith to the will of God".

And thus without intent to be a guide in anyway; but, to simply share the intents of my heart in the process of learning to pray and sharing through the express gift of the thoughts being implanted by the mind of the Spirit of grace and supplications through the vent of poetry given to me of which I trust that God for His good pleasure will use to resonate in the hearts of those who seek Him. For without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. ( Hebrews 11:6)

Clothed by the blood of the crucified One,
I come to You Father Who made me Your son.
United to Christ by Your Sovereign election,
Converted, enlightened by Your Spirit's selection.

And thus by Your Word here in prayer come now I
And ask that You quicken, stir my heart to comply
With all You have purposed by Your strength to prevail
Through Christ, who in inapproachable light dwells.

So now I come poor, and yet trust in Your Promise
That You will make rich by Your Spirit upon us.
Great grace please now give to Your saints whom You touch,
The apple of Your eye, whom You love so much.

And cause them to stand in the midst of temptation
And get Yourself glory through their tribulation.
Provide for their needs as the lilies and birds,
For You own the cattle of thousands of herds.

And give them the wisdom to walk in Your light,
And power to put all of Your enemies to flight.
Your Kingdom advance by Your seed that we sow,
By the power of Your Spirit and cause it to grow.

And show forth the power of Your Word to command
To the praise of Your glory, by Christ, Your right hand.
In all that we ask, we submit to Your will,
For our good and Your glory, You work by Your skill.

All praise we now give by Your strength not to falter
Lay all at Your feet and our life on the altar
And thus by Christ' Name, we leave all now to You
For You are our peace and our Great Comfort too!


Michael E. Wood
July 28, 2010