Christian poem 'A BRANCH' by Stan Arney (Christart.com)

A BRANCH
by Stan Arney © 2007

Lord, I want to become what I was created to be
I must open my heart for you to come into me
To give my life my very essence of being
My soul is yours to use for everything
May I be your vessel to set the world anew
Abide in me as I will abide in you

Lord, give me the strength and the words to say
To become a fisher of men I silently pray
The Holy Spirit shall bring them to know you
Your path I shall persistently pursue
I know I may misstep and will need forgiveness
For your works I shall be a willing witness

Lord, I know there are works, which only I can do
But I also realize I can do nothing without you
By reading and studying your word I will understand
I will see how you touch other peoples lives first-hand
Life lessons, trials, to learn what you want us to know
This is how your vines will learn to bear fruit and grow

Lord, I want to bear much fruit, as you require
To worship and give you the glory is my desire
The gifts you give me are to be used for this reason
So your word has been given and it shall be done
I will look forward to each opportunity
Our God is alive my rhyme's ultimate decree.

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