I fully know

     that I must pray,

Not just at times,

     but every day. 

 

But the sin

     That dwells in me,

Makes praying

     A difficult activity.  

   

I enjoy more

     Doing other things, 

Than kneeling down  

     Before my King.      

    

I pray out of duty

     And with hypocrisy,

Not with delight,

     And for God’s glory.

 

Truly to prayer

     I’m naturally allergic,

Left to myself,

     My life will be tragic!  

 

O my Lord,

     With Thy disciples I say,

“Jesus Christ,

     Please teach me to pray

 

NOTE: I wish to thank Pastor Sherman Isbell and Mrs. Anna Renkema for helping me improve this poem.