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I don't want to do it my way
by
Betty Jo Mings

Whenever there's a problem, or some trouble anywhere,
The first thing I'm inclined to do is talk to God in prayer.

I tell the Lord the problem and pray He'll right the wrong.
But, then, I feel it's up to me to help the Lord along.

As if fenced in, I plunge ahead to open up the gate
And find it hard to listen when the Lord tells me to wait.

I tell myself 'I know the Lord is able for the task
And, if He needed help from me, I'm sure that He would ask'.

But, still, I run full speed ahead and, sometimes, harm's been done
Because I've tried to fix things and not listened to God's Son.

I know the Lord will work all things together for the best
And He wants me to pray and trust, and let Him do the rest.

So, when I want to dominate and jump into the fray,
I pray I'll give God full control and let Him have His way.

© 2003 by Betty Jo Mings

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The Poem Library Contents Page A collection of poems submitted by you, our readers.	SOON Online Magazine homepage The International Ezine with a difference. Problem page, true stories, interviews, "life and how to survive it" section, religion, science, news, your language and country pages, and much more.
Real stories of people who found true happiness.	VISITOR PAGE