Prayer's Power

The power of prayer comes from both God and me,
God gives to little me what power I use,
God shows His power in His humility,
God Father makes me an offer I can't refuse.

Each prayer I pray calls forth a power I'm sent,
I pray for others and show my power to love,
for my own sins, my power to repent,
for every prayer, my faith in God above.

I have these powers because God made me free,
my humble God rewards the power I choose,
but like great God, I too must humble be,
with shared humility, I cannot lose.

In our shared prayer, what gifts God on me showers,
as free and faithful I use my prayer powers.

                                  -- by Pete Voelz       3/05