How Many Ways

How Many Ways?

How many ways are there to pray,
Or things to say,
To God?

How many innovative phrases
Can we use to voice our praises
To God?

Does God demand that we be creative
In our petitions to Him stated
Before He hears?

Does He not want them simply stated,
From the humble heart related,
Sometimes with tears?

He desires not vain repetition
Of our petition
Or plea.

He simply asks that we give it thought,
Pray as we ought,
Bend knees.

Just simple words are all sufficient
To the Omniscient,
Who's everywhere.

In times of need or deep distress,
He'll surely bless
The humble prayer.

Just how many ways are there to pray,
Or things to say,
To God?


a. franklin staples
June 7, 1994


Copyright © 1994 by a. franklin staples