Lord please teach me how to pray

And praise You all the time

It's easy when I'm feeling good

And happiness is mine.

But in the midst of pain and sorrow

When You seem so far away

Words of gratitude won't come

Please teach me how to pray.

I don't know how to praise You

When my teardrops fall like rain

Please give me peace so I can say

"Lord, thank You for this pain."

I should praise You unconditionally

Every minute of every day

Even when my heart is broken

Please teach me how to pray.

Lord I want to praise Your name

In the good times and the bad

So why is it so hard for me

To be grateful when I'm sad?

When I'm hurt I tend to blame You

Then in shame push You away

But I'm dying to be close to You

Please teach me how to pray.

~ Marci Jo Ferguson ~