15 Inspirational Prayer Poems

Here we’ve collected the most beautiful prayer poems.

Prayers don’t need to be boring. Try writing your own poetic prayers and submit them below.

The Peace Prayer of Saint Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is error, truth;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
It is in self-forgetting that we find;
And it is in dying to ourselves that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.

 

A Wing And A Prayer

Under the wing of an angel, we feel protected
Through prayers to God, we feel connected.

Peace is said to be offered on the wings of a dove
Prayers can bring peace along with hope, faith, and love.

Wings of a jet plane provide steady flight
I pray you remain steady and strong through this fight.

Butterflies have wings to fly playfully free
And free from this monster is what I pray you’ll soon be.

Birds spread their wings as they may leave their nest
We’re spreading our prayers that you’ll always be Blessed

Go fight and win this battle you didn’t start
On the wings of an angel and prayers from my heart

Michelle Butler

These Inward Trials

I asked the Lord, that I might grow
In faith, and love, and every grace;
Might more of His salvation know,
And seek more earnestly His face.

T’was He who taught me thus to pray
and He I trust has answered prayer,
but it has been in such a way
it almost drove me to despair.

I hoped that in some favored hour
At once He’d answer my request,
and by His love’s constraining power
Subdue my sins, and give me rest.

Instead of this, He made me feel
the hidden evils of my heart;
And let the angry powers of hell
Assault my soul in every part.

Yea more, with His own hand He seemed
Intent to aggravate my woe;
Crossed all the fair designs I schemed,
Blasted my gourds, and laid me low.

‘Lord, why is this?’ I trembling cried,
‘Wilt thou pursue Thy worm to death?’
‘This in this way,’ the Lord replied,
‘I answer prayer for grace and faith.

These inward trials I employ
From self and pride to set thee free;
And break thy schemes of earthly joy,
That thou mayst seek thy all in Me.’

John Newton

 

Something Wonderful

Be happy,
Be cheerful,
Be joyful,
Be ecstatic,

God has something wonderful for you.

Keep Believing

Never forget that the Lord is with you
Keep believing that you can pull through
Trust in yourself that you can do whatever
even if you feel like fainting wherever.
All it takes is one push
And you’ll get there in rush
whatever waves that come your way
You’ll make it an other way.
Tell anyone close to you,
“hey, you can do it too!”

An Autumn Leaf

Yesterday, I was the mist of the waterfall
Tomorrow I will be a raindrop
Racing toward my destiny
But today
I am the cloud
Floating amidst the mountain peaks
The hangman’s noose is empty
For I am life
I cannot be destroyed
The winds of adversity
Buffet and mould me
Yet I float free
I am freedom
The bird that flits happily
Among olive trees
I am the wind of the evergreen glades
I am boundless
Without secrets, without fear
I am love
The red ferns on mossy grass
I am Now
This hour, eternity
I know no beginning or end
I cannot be destroyed.

Immanual Joseph

It’s Okay

You’re going through a bad time
and you don’t feel like the sun can shine.
The Lord is with you
at the end of the tunnel, He is waiting for you.

You can do it and it’s okay
if you can’t believe it.
But yes, there is a pot of gold
at the end of the rainbow.

Out Of This Life

Out of this life I shall never take
Things of silver and gold I make.
All that I cherish and hoard away
After I leave, on earth must stay.

Though I have toiled for a painting rare
To hang on my wall, I must leave it there.
Though I call it mine and boast its worth,
I must give it up when I quit the earth.

All that I gather and all that I keep
I must leave behind when I fall asleep.
And I wonder often, just what I shall own
In that other life, when I pass alone.

What shall He find and what shall He see
In the soul that answers the call for me?
Shall the great Judge learn, when my task is through,
That my soul had gathered some riches, too?

Or shall at the last, it be mine to find,
That all I had worked for I’d left behind?

Faith

When you walk to the edge of all the light you have
and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown,
you must believe that one of two things will happen:

There will be something solid for you to stand upon,
or, you will be taught how to fly

Patrick Overton

Words Will Flow From You

Do not plan or plot
What you will say or do
On My behalf,
However well intended.
Do not even seek
To imitate what I
Might say or do

Live rather in the perfection
Of each present moment
As it unfolds for you,
And I will meet you there
In My eternal present,
To quicken and enliven
With My Spirit.

Words will flow from you,
Deeds so naturally,
Leading unselfconsciously
To your sanctity.

I Love Myself Affirmation

Deep at the centre of my being,
there is an infinite well of love.

I now allow this love to flow to the surface.
It fills my heart, my body, my mind, my consciousness,
my very being, and radiates out from me in all directions
and returns to me mutliplied.
The more love I use and give, the more I have to give.
The supply is endless.
The use of love makes me feel good,
it is an expression of my inner joy.

I love myself;
therefore, I take loving care of my body.
I lovingly feed it nourishing foods and beverages,
I lovingly groom it and dress it, and my body lovingly
responds to me with vibrant health and energy.

I love myself; therefore provide for myself
a comfortable home, one that fills
all my needs and is a pleasure to be in.
I fill the rooms with the vibration of love
so that all who enter, myself included,
will feel this love and be nourished by it.

I love myself; therefore I work at a job I truly enjoy
doing, one that uses my creative talents and abilities,
working with and for people I love and who love me,
and earning a good income.

I love myself; therefore, I behave and think in a loving
way to all people for I know that that which I give out
returns to me multiplied.
I only attract loving people in my world,
for they are a mirror of what I am.

I love myself; therefore I forgive and totally release
the past and all past experiences and I am free.

I love myself; therefore I live totally in the now,
experiencing each moment as good and knowing that
my future is bright and joyous and secure,
for I am a beloved child of the Universe
and the Universe lovingly takes care of me
now and forever more.

And so it is.

Louise Hay

My Prayer

Lord, on that old rugged cross of Calvary
You shed your blood and suffered agony.
You were mocked, scorned and spat upon,
By those who denied you were God’s own Son;

But the Father had a purpose, it’s plain to see –
You arose from the tomb with great victory.
You conquered death, hell and the grave,
For a sinner’s soul such as mine to save.

Then one day you called to me
To take up my cross and follow Thee.
That glorious day you cleansed my heart –
A brand new life you did impart.

I thank you, Lord, for redeeming me;
And if I had but one prayer, that prayer would be…
“Lord, keep me ever yielded to Thee”.

Love Yourself

I love myself for all that I’ve done
even those things that I regret.
I love myself because the Lord
does too, with Him, I shall never forget.

I love myself because I love those
who need love even if they don’t need me.
I love myself because I am strong
even the strongest winds can’t put me down.
I love myself because I am me
no one else will ever be.

Don’t Wait Until Tomorrow

Do you long for the day my friend, when forever you will be
Side by side walking with your Lord in perfect harmony?
Do you long to sing His praise with angels from above?
To bask and rest in His embrace, surrounded by His love?

My precious friend, don’t wait until tomorrow to be blessed.
Reach out and touch His heart today and find sweet peace and rest.
Lay hold on faith, rest in your King, Then watch your desert bloom.
His roses will grow in your life today and shed their sweet perfume.

Donna Word Chappell

Don’t Stop

Wherever you go,
the Lord is with you.
so when the going gets tough,
He will move mountains
to help you and who is with you.
Don’t stop when you get on a rocky road
it’s just God’s way of telling you
He believes in you
and what you can do.

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17 Beautiful Poems About Jesus

Here is our collection of wonderful poems about jesus. From Short poems perfect for a greeting card, to longer poems from famous Christian poets.

If you have written your own poem about Jesus, submit it at the bottom of this page! God bless.

Balulalow

O my dear heart, young Jesus sweet,
Prepare thy cradle in my spirit
And I shall rock thee in my heart
And never more be parted from thee.

But I shall praise thee evermore
With songs sweet unto thy glory;
The knees of my heart shall I bow
And sing that true Balulalow. (‘Lullaby’)

The Revival

Henry Vaughan

Unfold! Unfold! Take in His light,
Who makes thy cares more short than night.
The joys which with His day-star rise
He deals to all but drowsy eyes;

And, what the men of this world miss
Some drops and dews of future bliss.
Hark! How His winds have changd their note!
And with warm whispers call thee out;

The frosts are past, the storms are gone,
And backward life at last comes on.
The lofty groves in express joys
Reply unto the turtles voice;

And here in dust and dirt, O here
The lilies of His love appear!

Poem about Jesus

 

Baby Jesus

A virgin birth, a manger bed
A lowly stable
To lay His head.

A humble beginning for anyone
It doesnt seem fitting
For Gods only Son.

But God had a plan to redeem me and you
Salvation through Jesus
Offers life afresh and anew.

There Is No One Like Jesus

There is no one like Jesus,
Our Savior and Lord
The message is timeless
The price we could not afford.

On the cross
He bore our shame
Suffering, He died,
Our souls to reclaim.

Three days later
He rose from the grave
Purchased our pardon,
We are no longer enslaved.

Jesus is the Answer

Put your faith in Jesus.
He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Hes the one and only Savior,
Offering hope for toil and strife.

When the burdens seem too hard.
In Him find help and comfort,
Let His angels be your guard.

I Have a Friend Named Jesus

I have a friend named Jesus.
Theres no other friend like He.
I have a friend named Jesus.
Gave His life to set me free.

I have a friend named Jesus.
A perfect, sinless man.
I have a friend named Jesus.
For me He has a plan.

I have a friend named Jesus.
On Him I can rely.
I have a friend named Jesus.
All my needs He will supply.

I Love You, Jesus

Caroline Falzon

when I look at you, crucified on the cross,
I come face to face with the evil of sin.
when I look at you, abandoned by man,
I just want to sing to you in the best way I can.
I love you, Jesus
I love you, so much
stay with me, don’t leave me,
I want to love you until the day that I die.

when I look at you, hung on the cross,
I look into your face, I see my friend.
when I look at you, forsaken by man,
I feel sore to my bones, but forever to you in debt.
I love you, Jesus
I love you, so much
stay with me, don’t leave me,
I want to love you until the day that I die.

when I look at you, in pain on the cross,
my heart miss a beat, tears run down my face.
when I look at you, insulted by man,
I feel your love inside me, your love with no end.
I love you, Jesus
I love you, so much
stay with me, don’t leave me,
I want to love you until the day that I die.

Is Your Name Written Down

Anonymous

Is your name written down in the Heaven up above
It will only be there if you accept God’s great gift of love
His love is the wonderful plan of salvation that he gave
When his only son went to the cross for you and me to save.

He sent his only son named Jesus to be our Lord and Saviour
Jesus came to earth to save us, but with the world he found no favor.
They nailed him to a cross for our crimes and him we did eschew
He said “Father forgive them for the know not what they do”.

Jesus came into the world to save sinners and not to condemn
He said “Your sins are paid for. I am the great I am.”
He went willingly to the cross to save us from our sins
If you trust him with your heart someday to Heaven you’ll enter in.

His Feet

District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr.

His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That made His little face glow
When His mother tickled His tiny toes.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
Which at the age of twelve
Made Him stand before those educated well.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That stepped into the Jordan River
And carried our souls deliverer.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That stood atop a mountain high
And proclaimed the Kingdom of Heaven is nigh.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That treaded across countless miles
Bringing hope, healing, happiness, and smiles.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That travelled over sand, rocks, and dirt
Carrying comfort and love to all those who hurt.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That gently bent a blade of grass
Are the very feet that bore the guilt of my past.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That didn’t run when His accusers approached
But held fast His stand in spite of every stroke.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That marched up Golgotha’s hill
Fulfilling God’s purpose and His will.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That were nailed to the cross
Just so I would not be lost.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
Stepped over into captivity
And lead the broken captives free.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That walked out of a borrowed tomb
And through locked doors of an upper room.
His feet, oh, those beautiful feet
That crushed the curse of sin,
Will one day step on earth again,
To judge all history,
And forever reign in victory.
Oh, to sit at His feet,
Yes, those beautiful feet”
Is where I want to be
Worshipping God for all eternity.

Jesus Loves Us All So Much

M.S. Lowndes

Jesus loves us all so much
That He would bleed and die
He took upon His beaten back
The cross that saw Him crucified.

Yes, He loved us all so much
that he was scorned and scoffed
He took it all upon Himself
For it was the will of God.

God knew it was the only way,
the final sacrifice.
Jesus Christ, a sinless man,
would need to give His life.

And even in the gift He gave
We still have not yet known
the fullness of His mighty love
and the grace so freely shown.

All He asks is that we all
Repent and follow Him,
for He has made the way for us,
free from hurt and sin.

Yes, God loved us all so much.
And yes, He loves us still.
He longs for us to trust in Him.
And do the Father’s will.

Jesus Loves Us

Desley Finedon

“Jesus loves me this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.”
This is a very special thought:
to young and old it ought be taught.

God’s love was there before our birth,
even before He made the earth.
In our mother’s wombs He formed our parts;
knit together body, soul and heart.

He loves as a shepherd loves his sheep;
as a mother when her child weeps.
He is our Father, saving, caring,
protecting and our burdens bearing.

His love never fails, is always warm,
giving peace inside when outside’s a storm.
He is gentle too, patient, kind,
and with good thoughts fills our minds.

When we know God loves us so,
we are strengthened to face our foes;
not run away, feeling low,
alone, uncertain how things will go…

For He makes secure, brings hope to life,
boldness to stand for what is right;
changes us to consider other’s needs:
God’s love is shared through kindly deeds.

Jesus loves us: all may know
what the Bible tells is so.

Why I Love Jesus

Alon Calinao Dy

While riding a city bus,
I remember Jesus,
He died on the cross for us,
I asked myself, “What’s the purpose?”
I have so many questions,
Why he sacrificed his life?
I heard different suggestions,
Yet no one really knew His strife.
I have come to know,
That He must undergo,
A word called “sacrifice”,
In order for us to live in Paradise.
This is one of the reasons why,
I love my Lord Jesus,
and why I cry for Jesus,
I love you, Jesus.

Thank You, Jesus.

Bible stories tell us
How great Jesus was.
They tell us his works
and how he loves everyone.
Jesus has shown the greatest love of all.
He has died on the cross
for us to see and live
the home he calls paradise.
So with all our hearts,
let us thank Him for the greatness
He has given us
continuously and tirelessly.

Greatest Gift

He was a gift sent from above
Wonderful news brought by an angel,
Carried by a beautiful, pure woman
to come save us all.

He loved even those who brought him down.
Taught those who wanted to know more,
Healed those who were sick,
and most of all, changed the life of many.
He had supper with the Chosen ones,
prayed for them in the garden,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
and carried a heavy cross up to a mountain.

All those he did to save us from our sins,
to be able to live a great life,
because of the love he had for us.
For all that he has done for us, He is our greatest gift.

Biggest Love of All

Love is a word
all of us know and hear.
But no one has shown
the greatest love but Jesus.
His love is the greatest
for many things.
He came down on Earth
to live with us.
He sacrificed His life
to save us from our sins.
And he came back
as he has promised.
This kind of love is great
for he has done big things for us.
Only the Lord Most High
can make them happen.

Our Brother, Our Friend

God sent us the greatest gift of all,
the only person who knows true love.
Jesus is this person who nourishes us,
mind body and soul.
No matter what we do,
where we are,
who we are with,
it is Jesus who is really with us.
He knows what we’ve been through,
understands all our thoughts,
embraces us with open arms,
even if we do not do the same to him.

Im Living for Him

Im living for Him each and every day
He gave His life for all, to show us the way.

Im living for Him, I feel His embrace.
He took all my sins and died in my place.

Im living for Him what a wonderful peace
His love for me will never cease.

Im living for Him, Im clothed in His glory
Jesus, the only answer, what an amazing story.

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The Best Christian Wedding Poems

Welcome to our ultimate collection of the best Christian wedding poems ever written.

These poems are perfect for recitation at weddings, rehearsal dinners, or reception speeches. Do you know a great wedding poem? Submit it below.

Two Lives Become One

As two lives become one
May the Father above
Bless our hearts and our home
With an abundance of love.

As two lives become one
And we pledge to each other
Our hearts intertwined
Professing love for one another.

As two lives become one
Let no one come between
And may God richly bless
A future, He has already seen.

I do

The moment I set my eyes on you,

I knew God answered my prayers.
And when you said “I do”,
I know God made me to love you.

Read our full collection of Wedding Prayers.

Sacred Matrimony

A hundred brides walk the aisle everyday,
and look at their grooms with either joy or dismay.
What is life in store for me?
Will I be happy? Will I be glee?

Only one thing be in mind.
God gave the husbands to love their wives.
God gave the wives to love their husbands.
A happy ending is all that should ever be
during this most sacred matrimony.

M.S. Lowndes

How little we know in our growing years?

Protected by our loved ones from woes and fears.

We continue to grow from our past.
Searching for a new love one that will last.

Accentuated by our social being to find one with to share.
We take our wedding vows to show the world we care.
A family is next to sustain our marriage and fortify our love.
To succeed this human experience needs to be blessed from above.

We think back how easy it was to say, ‘I do’
But it was your conviction, good foundation and character that seen you through.
Each years number large or small celebrate your anniversary none the less.
For the greater the number the greater the the success.

Theodore Colterelli

Our Wedding Day

On this our wedding day,
We are uniting to become one.
The journey of a lifetime
Has only just begun.

With family and friends present
We vow to live by faith,
And trust in God’s provision
With every step we take

For only by His goodness
Can we selflessly show our love
Striving to live exemplary lives
To point to the Father above.

A Godly Marriage

Bridesmaids and groomsmen, plans coming together
As we prepare to begin our forever.

The flowers, the dress, tuxedos and rings,
All the excitement a wedding day begins.

As God is our witness may our union reflect
The beauty of a marriage that only God can direct.

United Hearts

God has brought you here together
To be united in His love,
Joined in Holy Matrimony
With faith in God above

Let your faith guide your lives
With a measure of God’s grace,
For this is what keeps love strong
Through whatever you may face

Keep building your marriage on
The foundation of Christ,
It will not crumble or give way
Through the daily pressures of life

But it will stand the test of time,
Growing stronger day by day
Just keep your hearts truly united,
Joined as one when you pray

The cord that binds your hearts
Will not fray, or break in two
When you build your lives on God,
He will walk with you.

M.S. Lowndes

Mother of the Bride Poem

My sweet little girl
All grown up and polished
The years have flown by
Look what you have accomplished

My sweet little girl
What a blessing you are,
As youre betrothed to your husband
May your love take you far.

My sweet little girl
Becoming one with another
May God bless you and keep you
Love always, your Mother.

For Better or For Worst

Dear God,
bless this marriage with love.
The kind of love that is unbreakable
and gives no condition.

Give this marriage a chance
to outlive even the longest of lives.
Give the lovely couple to share
their lives and love with one another.

Teach them to stick to one another
even when the going is tough.
Let their love be stronger
and be with one another
for better or for worst.

Poem by a 12th Century Nobleman

True Love is a sacred flame that burns eternally.
And none can dim its special glow or change its destiny.
True Love speaks in tender tones and hears with gentle ear.
True Love gives with open heart and True Love conquers fear.

True Love makes no harsh demands. It neither rules nor binds.
True Love holds with gentle hands the hearts that it entwines.

You dont marry the person you can live with,
you marry the person you can’t live without .

The Art of a Good Marriage

“The little things are the big things.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say “I love you” at least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.

“It is never taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.

“It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.

“It is doing things for each other,
not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice,
but in the spirit of joy.

“It is speaking words of appreciation
and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is not expecting the husband to wear a halo
or the wife to have wings of an angel.

“It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience,
understanding and a sense of humor.

“It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.
It is finding room for the things of the spirit.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.

“It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,
dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.
It is not only marrying the right partner,
it is being the right partner.”

Wilferd Arlan Peterson

Bridal Song

Comforts lasting, loves increasing,
Like soft hours never ceasing:
Plenty’s pleasure, peace complying,
Without jars, or tongues envying;

Hearts by holy union wedded,
More than theirs by custom bedded;
Fruitful issues; life so graced,
Not by age to be defaced,

Budding, as the year ensu’th,
Every spring another youth:
All what thought can add beside
Crown this bridegroom and this bride!

John Ford

Two Loves

Two loves came up a long, wide aisle,
And knelt at a low, white gate;
One tender and true, with a shyest smile,
One strong, true and elate.

Two lips spoke in a firm true way,
And two lips answered soft and low;
In one true hand such a little hand lay
Fluttering, frail as a flake of snow.

One stately head bent humble there,
Stilled were the throbbings of human love;
One head drooped down like a lily fair,

Two prayers went, wing to wing, above.
God blest them both in the holy place,
Long brief moment till the rite was done;
On the human love fell a heavenly grace,
Making two hearts forever one.

Between two lengthening rows of smiles,
One sweetly shy, one proud, elate,
Two loves passed down the long wide aisle
Will they ever forget the low white gate?

Father Abram J. Ryan

In this Union

Give this union a real form of love,
that no one can break and will never do.
Give this union joy so they may not find
it other worldly pleasures.
Give this union all that they need
so they may not seek what is not necessary.

In this union, may there be unconditional love
like You have shown us.
In this union, may there be friendship
even after a day of camaraderie.
In this union, may everything be treated with fairness
in this world of judgement.

Wedding Day Poem

Yes, I am enchanted with you,
My new wonderful mate of mine,
You are my enchantment rose
To bond and hold with love.

Where “L” in love stands for laughter
Where “O” in love stands for obedience
Where “V” in love stands for victory after
And “E” in love stands for enchantment.

This day with you, we do cast
A new family, we do plant
In the parents network of our past
We grow generations to implant.

Yes, I am enchanted with you
And promise with God’s help
To love and serve you always
All the many years left to us.

We both have one great friend,
It is Jesus our lord and guide,
Let us agree to always turn to him
Each day, for steady guidance and help.

Yes, I am enchanted with you,
My new wonderful mate of mine,
You are my enchantment rose
To bond and hold with love.

Henry E. Henrich

Loving Each Other

The Lord taught us to love our neighbours.
He said to love even those who have hurt us.
Today, I profess to the world how much
I love this man with all my heart.

Bless this union, dear God,
that we only show kindness and purity
to one another. Give us the strength
to never let anyone down.
Loving each other is the best kind of love
especially since You are in the center of us.

God’s Gift of True Love

Many people search for love high and low
Some people find it in first sight.
But I believe that God has a plan
and that includes you for true love.

Bless the Father’s name for showing the way
to you and share a life that I’ve never imagined.
His name deserves all the glory
for the greatness He has showed me.

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The 15 Best Christian Funeral Poems

Poetry has a way of expressing things that we often find difficult. I hope you enjoy this collection of some of the best Christian funeral poems ever written.

Another Leaf Has Fallen

Another leaf has fallen,
another soul has gone.
But still we have God’s promises,
in every robin’s song.

For he is in His heaven,

and though He takes away,
He always leaves to mortals,
the bright sun’s kindly ray.

He leaves the fragrant blossoms,
and lovely forest, green.
And gives us new found comfort,
when we on Him will lean.

Unknown

Life

Life is just a stepping-stone
A pause before we make it home
A simple place to rest and be,
Until we reach eternity.
Everyone has a life journey,
A path to take with lots to see
God guides our steps along the way,
But we were never meant to stay.

Our final destination is a place
Filled with love, His majesty and grace.
Today we celebrate the life of a loved one
Who has gone before us, the race he has won.
His journey has now ended,
His spirit has ascended
Claiming the great reward
With Jesus, our Lord.

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A Place Called Heaven

I have a place that waits for me
A place I love, called Calvary
Where angels sing and rejoice all day
And children laugh, run and play.

Here the Masters holds my hand
As we walk through Heavens land.
This is the place Ive dreamed of for so long
So beautiful, so heavenly like the angels song.

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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me
And I’m not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

She said my place was ready
In heaven far above;
And that I’d have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye;
For all my life, I’d always thought
I didn’t want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do;
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad;
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday
Just even for awhile,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow;
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven’s gates
I felt so much at home;
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.

He said, “This is eternity
And all I’ve promised you;
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it all starts anew.”

“I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
And since each day’s the same day,
There’s no longing for the past.”

“But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true;
Though at times you did do things,
You knew you shouldn’t do.”

“But you have been forgiven
And now at last you’re free;
So won’t you take my hand
And share my life with me?”

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me,
I’m right here in your heart.

David Romano

Death Be Not Proud (Holy Sonnet X)

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou are not so;
For those whom thou think’st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.

From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul’s delivery.

Thou’art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy’or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell’st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally,
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.

John Donne

The Blessing of St. Francis of Assisi

The Lord bless you
and keep you.
May He show His face
to you and have mercy.
May He turn His countenance
to you and give you peace.
The Lord bless you!

Dont Weep For Me

Dont weep for me
For Ive made it home
Through Heavens gates
There I may roam.

Wipe your tears
And dry your eyes
Im in a better place
With Heaven as my prize.

Dont weep for me
No tears and no sorrow
Live life for Jesus
He promises tomorrow.

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Hero

A man of integrity, courage and love
The life of an American Hero
Now resides up above

He lived to protect
And served with compassion
Years of fighting
To his death, was his passion.

One day we will see him again
Unknowing of that day,
Only God knows when.

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A Child’s Funeral Poem

He passed away so innocent and true
So brief was his time, we hardly knew.
A baby so sweet with a precious smile
The time we had with him was so worthwhile.

An early arrival in Heaven that day
Met by the angels in all their array
A comforting thought as they welcomed him there
So much to see and so much to share.

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Love And Go On

You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that shell come back
or you can open your eyes and see all shes left.
Your heart can be empty because you cant see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that shes gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back
or you can do what shed want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

David Harkins

Resurrection

Long, long, long ago;
Way before this winters snow
First fell upon these weathered fields;
I used to sit and watch and feel
And dream of how the spring would be,
When through the winters stormy sea
Shed raise her green and growing head,
Her warmth would resurrect the dead.

Long before this winters snow
I dreamt of this days sunny glow
And thought somehow my pain would pass
With winters pain, and peace like grass
Would simply grow. (But) The pains not gone.
Its still as cold and hard and long
As lonely pain has ever been,
It cuts so deep and fear within.

Long before this winters snow
I ran from pain, looked high and low
For some fast way to get around
Its hurt and cold. Id have found,
If I had looked at what was there,
That things dont follow fast or fair.
That life goes on, and times do change,
And grass does grow despite lifes pains.

Long before this winters snow
I thought that this days sunny glow,
The smiling children and growing things
And flowers bright were brought by spring.
Now, I know the sun does shine,
That children smile, and from the dark, cold, grime
A flower comes. It groans, yet sings,
And through its pain, its peace begins.

Mary Ann Bernard

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious
Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine
intercession was left unaided. Inspired
by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to
thee do I come, before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of
the Word Incarnate, despise not my
petitions, but in thy mercy hear
and answer me.
Amen.

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little”but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me”but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me”But Let me Go!

Edgar A Guest

Love Lives On

Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved one’s gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
far as long as there is memory,
they’ll live on in the heart.

In Pastures Green

In pastures green? Not always; sometimes He
Who knoweth best, in kindness leadeth me
In weary ways, where heavy shadows be.
And by still waters? No, not always so;
Oftimes the heavy tempests round me blow,
And oer my soul the waves and billows go.
But when the storms beat loudest, and I cry
Aloud for help, the Master standeth by,
And whispers to my soul, Lo, it is I.
So where He leads me I can safely go,
And in the blest hereafter I shall know
Why in His wisdom He hath led me so.

by H. H. Barry

Saying Goodbye

As this day of sorrow comes,
tears in our eyes, loneliness in our hearts,
we say goodbye.
Thank You for sharing your life with us,
without you, we will not know
the love of God for us.
For you are a blessing in our eyes.
We thank the Lord for sharing you with us.
He has given us a great gift that we will never forget.
Even as the sun sets and the rain falls down.
God is indeed amazing, for knowing who we need.

Grace Noll Crowell

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12 Christian Love Poems

There is no better way to express feelings of love, than with a beautiful poem. Below, we’ve collected some of the best Christian love poems to help get your creative juices flowing.

These poems are perfect for weddings, boyfriends and girlfriends, or to celebrate an anniversary. If you write your own poem, make sure to submit it below.

Love Never Fails

Love is patient, Love is kind
Through Jesus Christ, love you will find.
Love does not envy, It is not puffed up
Seek Him with your heart, He will fill your cup.

Love does not behave rudely, does not seek its own
Be kind to others, for this God has shown.
Love bears, believes, hopes and endures all things,
Give love to all and blessings God brings.

Love Never Fails.

True Love

Love can always conquer
Whatever discord brings
and love can also cover
a multitude of things.

Don’t you underestimate
what love can ever do,
for love is God eternal
and His love can renew.

What is cold and lifeless,
now lost all hope and died,
for love can breathe new meaning
and give it back new life.

Please don’t give up on love
when it seems that all is lost,
for there is always hope
if we’re prepared to pay the cost.

For love is always worth it
no matter how much the price,
for love will be much stronger
when we trust in Jesus Christ.

So let God have full reign,
let Him live within your heart
then you will know true love,
for this He will impart.

For God So Loved

We love because He first loved us,
On that we can depend
A verse of the Bible near and dear
To the broken hearted His love He does send.

For God so loved the world
That the greatest sacrifice
Was His one and only son
Who paid the ultimate price.

The Words to Say I Love You

I was there, yet you did not see Me
the times you did cry
I wrapped you in My loving arms
and wiped the tears from your eyes.

Every prayer – I heard, and answered
every cry for help – I came
I cast down all your enemies
and brought them all to shame.

You are My beloved son
whom I have set free
I removed your chains of darkness
because you believed in Me.

I am in you and you in Me
Non can take us apart
Where are the words to express my love?
They are written on your heart.

Jennifer Kulp

Do Everything In Love

In everything you do,
Do it in love
For the Father is watching
In Heaven above.

At work or at play
Offer words of kindness to others
To the cashier, the barber
The bus driver and new mothers.

Jesus is the example
That we all should follow
Love is the ultimate gift
To give those in good times and sorrow.

Recipe for a House of Love

A home made from love
Is what God intends
Filled with all of our family
Love is not blind nor pretends.

The recipe is simple
The ingredients are clear
Keeping God close is essential
For love to be near.

Start with some laughter,
Don’t forget to pray,
Mix in a few smiles
And God will make clear the way.

I Love You

I love you more than words can say
You were created by our Maker
He made you in a special way.

Despite the trials and temptations we may face
God has pulled us through
By His boundless mercy and grace.

The love of our Father on that we depend
Unchanging, unmerited favor to men
Will keep us until our days on earth end.

The Lord’s Love and Protection

The Lord’s love and protection
Are never so far,
That he cannot reach us
Wherever we are.
His arm outstretched
Like an eagle’s wing,
Ever hovering with the love
And care he brings.
Enlightened by his strength
And comforting power,
We may rest and be assured
Every day, every hour.

Teresa C. Hawes

I am a Christian

When I say “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I am saved.”
I’m whispering “I get lost”
That is why I chose this way.

When I say “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I am weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are too visible
But God believes I’m worth it.

When I say “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I seek HIS name.

When I say “I am a Christian”
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority
I only know I’m loved.

Maya Angelou

A Reason To Believe

It’s beyond the pad and pen,
And bigger than what I’d say.
Really, I could only say amen,
To describe how I feel today.

So I’ll speak so let it be,
Because you’re desired in my heart.
My hands have not come up empty,
Nor have I worn another scar.

With you came a new purpose,
An after-life beyond the death.
No longer do I feel worthless;
I have a reason to breathe another breath.

Margaret C. Mullings

Wax and Wane

Sorrow comes when hearts are broken
It goes when a new love arrives.
God’s love for us is amazing
as it can fix broken hearts and promises.
His Word alone comforts the soul
and brings joy to the heart.
In times of demise,
it is only God you should turn to.

What is Love?

Love is singing songs of glee,
embracing your loved ones,
the sound of raindrops on your rooftop,
eating your favorite food.
Love is sipping a cup of hot chocolate,
on a cold December morning,
it is having the people you love
all in the same room.
Love is knowing that God,
no matter what, is with you.
It is accepting the things
you know you have and will not have.

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The 13 Best Christian Poems for Kids

Here are 14 beautiful Christian poems for children to learn about God, Jesus, and Prayer. Submit your own poems below, and we’ll publish them on the site.

Hush

HUSH! my dear, lie still and slumber,
Holy angels guard thy bed!
Heavenly blessings without number
Gently falling on thy head.

How much better thou’rt attended
Than the Son of God could be,
When from heaven He descended
And became a child like thee!

Soft and easy is thy cradle:
Coarse and hard thy Saviour lay,
When His birthplace was a stable
And His softest bed was hay.

See the kinder shepherds round Him,
Telling wonders from the sky!
Where they sought Him, there they found Him,
With His Virgin Mother by.

See the lovely babe adressing;
Lovely infant, how He smiled!
When He wept, the Mother’s blessing
Soothed and hush’d the holy child.

Lo, He slumbers in His manger,
Where the horned oxen fed:
Peace, my darling; here’s no danger,
Here’s no ox anear thy bed.

Isaac Watts

God Made You

God made you special,
This I know
He gave you to me
To watch you grow.
With a kiss on the cheek
And a hug just for you
You are my everything
This much is true.

God made you special,
My little one
I pray you keep your eyes
Looking up towards the sun.
You were created
With a purpose in mind
God made you special,
One of a kind.

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Good Enough

God wants me to be myself
For He created me this way,
And since God made me who I am,
Myself I’m quite content to stay.

In His eyes I’m good enough –
It matters not what others say;
I need not act as if I’m tough
Or copy other children’s ways.

God doesn’t care if I’m not cool –
If I’m not stronger; thinner;
In His hands I am a tool
To reach out to another sinner.

Though I am still young and small
In Jesus Christ I’m strong and tall;
So when people look at me
May it be God’s own Son they see.

Belinda van Rensburgs

Two Little Brothers

Two littler brothers, as different as day and night
They love to play together, oh what a sight!

God created each with a purpose and plan
In hopes of both becoming a Godly gentleman.

They grow oh so quick, time continues on
One-day greater heights these brothers will take upon.

But for now, this mommy will love on her boys
Enjoying the little things, the noise and the toys.

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Bless the Father

Dearest God,
thank You for giving us
joy and love.
You have given us children
that gives us all we need
Happiness and joy
through all our days.

Bless Your name
and all your works
for without You
we will live in sadness
and madness will be with us.

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A Child Is Known By His Doings

Children, listen to this bit of advice.
In all your dealings, be kind and nice.
“Even a child is known by his doings,” you see,
So try to be as good as you can be.

Nobody approves of a child who is bad,
And it also makes your parents feel sad.
People may call you “imp” or even “brat”.
I’m sure your parents won’t like that.

Children, behave the best that you can
And grow into a lovable lady or man.
People then will say you are so kind,
And you’re the best friend one can find.

Just make your work pure and make it right,
And try to serve God with all your might.
You’re known by your doings, Scriptures say,
So be on your best behavior each day.

Margaret Cagle

Pray Today

Before each day remember to pray,
that we be safe at play.
Pray at night, for it is right,
then sleep within God’s light.
All through the day, remember pray,
Jesus will guide each day.

Roger W Hancock

As You Grow

As you grow,
May our Heavenly Father
Guide you through,
Pouring down His blessings
Over you.

As you grow,
May you experience love
Never-ending,
And know that your life
On Him is depending.

As you grow,
May each breath
That you take
Be filled with the wonder
That only God can make.

As you grow,
Always be thankful for
Blessings unfolding,
Give Him your best
For your life He is still molding.

Footprints in the Sand

One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand:
one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him
he looked back, at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it:
“LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you’d walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
I don’t understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.”

The LORD replied:
“My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you,
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

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Newborn Baby

What a wonderful blessing
Sent from Heaven above,
A baby to cherish
Filling your heart with love.

May your sweet little one
Bring your life much pleasure,
Brightening your world
A tiny bundle to hold and treasure.

The wonder of babies
So precious and sweet
Created by God,
Tiny hands and feet.

Such a bundle of joy
For all to adore,
Who in this world
Could ever ask for more!

A Child’s Goodnight Prayer

As I lay down my head
All tucked in my bed
I send up a prayer
To God, this I share.

Thank you for my Mommy,
Thank you for my Daddy
Thank you for my friends
And their love that never ends.

Thank you, God, for eyes that see
And for a life that I can be free.
Thank you, Lord, for ears to hear
And for your word that I hold dear.

Thank you for my feet to walk,
Thank you for my mouth to talk.
Thank you for the warm sunshine,
Thank you, Lord, for being mine.

Before I end this prayer with ‘amen’,
I would like to ask you again.
To watch over all of those I love
And send down your blessings from up above.

Amen.

Give the Children Love

Children in the streets,
children in houses,
give them love,
give them a true home.

They are gifts of the Lord
to every parent on earth.
They are precious little ones
who love with a big heart.

Give them love,
give them a home.
For they deserve a life
they can call their own.

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Bless the Little Ones

The smallest voice
with the biggest hearts
pray to the Lord Most High.

Bless them, Father,
for they know what they want.
They want your glory.

With all their hearts,
they pray hard,
to heal the sick.

To save the ones
who need help
in the snares of the dark.

Bless the little ones
for they have
the purest of hearts
that we all yearn to have.

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10 Great Reasons to Pray

Did you know that prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the world?

Many men and women will attest to the fact that their prayers changed lives, saved lives, moved mountains, upheld faith, got them through tough times, and so much more. Here are some great reasons to pray every day.

1. Prayer Protects Us

1 Timothy 2:1-2 admonishes people to pray for everyone who is in authority so that life can be lived peacefully and quietly in holiness and godliness. If you pray protection over yourself, your family, and others, the angels and protective forces surround and protect you from harm. This is one powerful reason to pray.

Read: Prayers for Protection

2. Prayer Changes Things

2 Chronicles 7:14 tells states that if people would humble themselves, pray, and turn from sin, God will hear them, forgive their sins, and heal the land. Prayer changes circumstances, people, and the spiritual state of the land.

Revivals have occurred due to much prayer!

3. Prayer Keeps You In the Will of God

Many people wonder from time to time if they are doing things that are Gods will. They may be faced with a tough decision or want to begin a new adventure and wonder what God wants them to do.

Praying about such issues will help you to get and stay in the will of God. As you pray, be sure to listen to the still, small voice within your spirit for direction and guidance.

4. Prayer draws you closer to God

Im sure you want to feel very close to God and praying can help you draw very close indeed. Just like spending time with a friend enhances your friendship, spending time with God greatly enhances your relationship. The more time you spend, the more acquainted and intimate you can become.

Commit to regular time to converse.

5. Prayer enhances your happiness level

Studies reveal that people who pray regularly experience less stress and tend to feel happier. The ability to let God know your thoughts, feelings, fears, and requests for yourself and others is a great stress reliever and faith builder.

Youll simply feel happier as well!

6. Prayer gives you hope

Sometimes life can throw some pretty awful things your way and you might be tempted to lose heart or give up on your hopes or dreams. Prayer is your answer to hopelessness.

Praying people hope even though they cant see with their physical eyes the solution or miracle, they believe prayers can be answered. When youre at your wits end and dont know what to do, pray. When youve run into the brick wall time and time again, pray and hope. Never lose hope.

Read: Prayers for Hope

7. Prayer decreases selfishness

I think we can all admit that sometimes we can become selfish and forget about the well-being of others. We can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget, neglect prayer time, and end up feeling burned out. If you take time for regular prayer, youll be reminded that life isnt all about you.

Life is about all of humanity and to only think about yourself can be selfish. Make a commitment to pray consistently and let your carnality be replaced by your spiritual nature.

8. Prayer heals

Prayer not only brings about physical healings, but also emotional healings. James 5:15 states: The prayer of faith will save the one who is sick and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. There are many instances in the Bible where men, women, and children were healed.

Prayers for the sick ought to be prayed daily, as there really is power in such prayers.

Read: Prayers for Healing

9. Prayer increases spiritual strength

Just like healthy food gives your physical body nourishment and strength, prayer and reading the Word of God nourishes your spiritual nature. As you converse with God in prayer, you are drawing strength from Him and those you pray for are receiving strength as well.

Read: Prayers for Strength

10. Prayer gives us peace

Philippians 4:6-7 admonishes us to pray to God with issues, problems, and concerns and God will see to it that peace comes to you so you can rest knowing that the power of prayer works.

The Holy Spirit is able to give you supernatural peace even in the toughest of times. Take your heartaches, fears, and biggest concerns to God in prayer.

If you have been wondering if you should pray or take more time for prayer, the answer is a resounding yes!