I Have Only Words

Forgive me Lord, for I have only words.
They fall from my lips like dead leaves,
From the tree of life that grows tall in my heart.
Roots deeply entwined in the ground of your love.

I ache to express what mere words cannot say.
The wonder and joy of this life that I live.
The mystery of love, of goodness and grace.
As I contemplate you, the one I can’t see.

Many words have been written, spoken and sung.
Many prayers offered up from hearts full of faith.
Whatever the language, place, building or creed.
You hear them all with a Father’s heart.

But acts of kindness and selflessness speak for themselves.
Perhaps this the the way I can show you my love.
The way I can thank you for all that I have.
The way I can say what cannot be said.

So this is my prayer.
The song of my soul.
That you put me in front of the ones I can help.
That you open my eyes and my heart to their need.
And help me to act when words aren’t
enough.

 

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