Help to Heaven

I really cannot get there on my own,
I pray You, Lord, to save me from such pride,
the toughest journey can’t be walked alone,
I need some help and someone at my side.

I show I want You with me by my prayer,
Your cloud of witnesses is always near,
thank God my friends and family help me care,
Your Church and Sacraments allay my fear.

My mind You lend to see Your world of beauty,
my heart to will responsibility,
the poor You send to help me do my duty,
my soul to kill the selfish will in me.

O Jesus, Mary, help me, take my hand,
and journey with me now toward heavenland.

                                     by Pete Voelz     3/23/14