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Amy S. Pacini, US   Free Verse Marvelous Messiah   He walks beside me along life’s undulating sea He hears every painful cry and merciful plea He carries my wilted body in his strong arms And takes me away from anything that harms He heals my soul with his powerful hand And leads me to follow in his miraculous plan He never abandons me or leaves my side He is always there, he does not hide Whenever I am afraid, I gaze up to heaven and pray I know that everything will be okay For I trust in his wonderful way When the storms of life knock me to the ground He comforts me and does not let me drown His grace is stupendous and his love never ends Holy and just is he, God never pretends In the darkness, he is my glorious light In the forest, he is a compass of magnificent might He feels every emotion known to man He changes my words from “I can’t” to “You can” There is nothing that he cannot handle Next to him, no mortal can hold a candle He lives within the core of our souls He is always present during each high and low For God is eternally faithful And continues to guide us wherever we go. Previously published in Hope Whispers (September 2009) and Trinity Tidings (September 2001)     Petition for Piety   When I was born God breathed life into my soul When I stumbled to the ground God lifted me up in his arms When I cried out in pain God healed my wounds When I surrendered myself to the world God rescued me When I asked for mercy God offered me another chance When I was cold God offered me a blanket When I was hungry God gave me the bread of life When I was thirsty God poured his holy water upon me When I became poor God brought me wealth When I lost my way God served as my divine compass When I was afraid God gave me courage When I was anxious God washed his peace over me When I was weak God gave me almighty strength When I felt alone God walked beside me When I needed love God wrapped his heart around me When I faced temptation God offered me salvation When I doubted myself God believed in me When I was overcome with despair God gave me hope When I was filled with shame God cleansed me with his glory When I was afflicted by misfortune God delivered a multitude of blessings When I was consumed with ignorance God provided me with eternal wisdom When I am wrong God is always right When I sin God is always pure When I trust him, God will provide for me When I follow him God will lead the way to a better life Than any I could have ever chosen. Originally published in Hope Whispers (September 2009)     Celestial Guardian   Dear Lord, I pray to you this holy night To watch over our world As we solemnly slumber Keep us in your divine care Protect us from suffering and harm Help us to possess happy and peaceful thoughts Wipe away any anxiety, anger or sorrow That fills our heavy hearts Forgive us of our wrong doings And cleanse our sins with your holy blood Thank you for bringing your ethereal light Of goodness and love Into our lives this beautiful day And help us to look forward To a hopeful tomorrow With joy, faith, and courage. In your precious name I pray, Amen. Originally published in Trinity Tidings (June 2001)     About Amy S. Pacini, US   Amy S. Pacini is a freelance writer from Land O Lakes, Florida. She is a 1994 graduate of Houghton College with a B.S. in Business Administration. She is the poetry editor for Long Story Short and was previously a volunteer reader and editor for Short Poem ezine. She is the founder of Pasco Poets, and has held memberships in Poets Live, Brandon Poets & Artists Guild, the International Women's Writing Guild, and The Write Time. Her work has been published in Hope Whispers, Hanging Moss Journal, Sand Literary Journal, Captains of Consciousness Journal, Moondance Online, and Creative Writing Online. She writes poetry, short stories, personal essays, and motivational quotes. Amy owns and operates A.S.P. INK and its site www.amyspacini.com