A Mother's Prayer

I was reviewing some of my poetry tonight and found one that I'm going to share with you. I wrote it while homeschooling our son. Writing it was therapeutic because we were having some hard times then. I hope it blesses you as much as it did me.

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A Mother's Prayer

By Mrs. Dolores J. Rush

Yea, I am the mother of an ADD child

Daily, I practice tough love

I shall not want to

Strangle that stubborn little neck,

But guide him towards paths of

Righteousness. To you, Lord.

Even though I walk through

The shadow of the Valley of

Weary Resignation

(Am I getting through to him??)

I will fear no hopeless situations

For you art with us;

Your presence and your arms comfort me.

And even though I walk through

The valley of the shadow of

Governmental “social reformers”

I will fear no evil

For you art with us.

You prepare a table of Joy

In the presence of my enemies

You annoint my head with wisdom.

My cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love follow me

As I try to follow you all the days of my life.

(Oh, for your stamina to live through today. . .)

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Thank you, Lord, for your provision of grace. Amen!