Prayer Game

I say a prayer to God that’s like a game,
a prayer to Him, a God Who’s always near,
I pray, “May You attend out there my name
and prayer, O God, so far beyond my fear.”

My fear is close, but God is closer still,
“Come nearer, God so far, and hear me say,
‘I’m here for You, I come to do Your will,’
I’m here, come near and stay with me today.”

I know the God Who’s near will never leave,
so long I stay, we are not far apart,
“You’re always here to care, I do believe,
so long each day I open up my heart.”

“You’re near, You’ll stay, the ball is in my court,
I’m here, I’ll play the game, Your prayerful sport.”

-- by Pete Voelz      7/12/13