Walk Your Way
A poem with a resurrection
As a preface, I wrote this in 1985 when I was in Minnesota.
I gave framed, hand-written copies to my dad's siblings for Christmas. My aunt recently sent me a photocopy of hers. Until then, I had completely forgotten about it.
Be gentle!
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Heav'nly Father, God above
Holy Spirit, Lord of love
Please forgive my sins each day
And help me always walk your way.
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Thank you for the gift of strength
When faith remains through tests at length.
Tell me always what to say
And help me always walk your way.
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Help me God to share your word
Until the world will have heard
Your plans for those who in your stay
Have ever always walked your way.
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Bless the people that I know
In what they do and where they go.
Guide my studies, song, and play
And help me always walk your way.
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If it be your will by grace,
Spread your bounty every place.
Cheer me when I'm feeling gray
And help me always walk your way.
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Teach me Father how to pray
Guide my soul when it may stray.
Lead me to your chosen day
And help me always walk your way.
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Julie Lacksonen
Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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I concur with the sentiment expressed in this beautiful poem. It is as true today as it was back then. Well done Julie.
Gorgeous poem.
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The rhythm and repetition of “walk your way” create a comforting mantra. It’s beautiful to see a piece from 1985 still resonate so strongly today.