August 2013 – christianpoetrypublishing

An Answer to Prayer

We pray about many things,
Some for us, some for others,
Seeking an answer to prayer
So we can have our druthers.

Sometimes we don’t receive
Our answer right away.
Sooner, might be the answer
To others as their stay.

Someone prays for a bike
And we have one to give.
Someone prays for food,
And we help them live.

Someone prays for a computer
And we know how to fix.
Someone prays for helping hands
And we have two to pitch.

For receiving an answer –
Blessed.
But being an answer –
Double blessed.

As an answer to prayer,
God through us to strive,
Making us spiritually
Very much, Alive.
(Acts 20:35)

— Charles B. Mayes

How you ever been the answer to someone’s prayer? What a blessing!

You are the answer to my prayer as you read this blog.

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Other poems are available in a chapbook titled, A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. It contains 22 poems. The foreword is written by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor of San Bruno (CA) International Christian Center.

If you would like to purchase a copy of the above book, please fill out the form below and I will get back to you with the description, price, payment, and mailing arrangements.

I would love to do Poetry Reading for your group in the San Jose, California area. If you are interested, please fill out the form below.

If you receive these poems by email, to use my form to answer me, just forget the form on the email and go to the bottom left and click on farsails which will take you to my blog. Then choose this poem and you can use the form with the poem.

Thank you and Happy Labor Day!

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Joy Restored

Are you down in the dumps,
With problems quite a few?
Do you not see a way out,
Every way you view?

Did you stay away from church,
Because you were so low?
Did you want to stay alone,
Rather than fellowship know?

Then you went back,
A smile and handshake received,
A reminder of how God
Can work in your life as He leads.

With a thankful heart,
You once again shine,
As your joy is restored,
With renewal of your mind.

(John 15:5; Romans 12:2)

— Charles B. Mayes

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When we are feeling low, we may not want to go to church, but that is the best time for us to fellowship with each other. That is the best opportunity to have our joy restored.

I really appreciate you dropping by this blog, and also my followers.

If you would like to purchase a copy of the above book, please fill out the form below and I will get back to you with the description, price, payment, and mailing arrangements.

I would love to do Poetry Reading for your group in the San Jose, California area. If you are interested, please fill out the form below.

Thank you!

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Month: August 2013

An Answer To Prayer

Joy Restored