Poem

I read this on YLCF a poem by Elysse Barrett

Dear Lord, grant me...
…the willingness of Mary
…the obedience Ruth
…the devotion of Esther
…the serving spirit of Martha
…the listening ear of Mary
…the hospitality of Lydia
…the faithfulness of Lois and Eunice
…the leadership of Deborah
…the trust of Hannah
…the searching heart of the Queen of Sheba
…the boldness of Priscilla
…the faith of Rahab
…the patience of Rachel


I want You, Lord, to be the perfume that I wear, the thoughts that I think, the song that I sing…

I am willing, even wanting, to be broken…if only You might be glorified.

I am your daughter and You are my King, my Life, my Sustainer, my All!

Please, Lord, make me worthy of the honor of being known as your Princess!


- by Elysse Barrett