Should I just say the words “I’ll pray” and not follow through
Isn’t helping someone the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Should I not open my heart and equip myself to follow through
Isn’t willing to sacrifice my time, energy and effort to serve others, the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Shall I take my friend to his doctor appointments
Isn’t waiting with him to comfort him the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Shall I provide groceries to someone who can’t afford
Isn’t providing food and necessities to someone the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Shall I make regular meals for someone who is ill
Isn’t helping someone cook who can’t themselves the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Shall I babysit for a mom who just needs an hour or two on her own
Isn’t being there to help her regain her sanity the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Shall I commit to spending time to pour into my hurting friends
Isn’t regular phone calls to those far away the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Shall I go for walks or simply spend time together with my loved ones
Isn’t just being there and willing to listen the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Shall I let my friend know that he is not alone
Isn’t willing to share his struggles and faults the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Should I just spend time with the Lord in prayer
Isn’t being prepared to step out in faith to serve a person in need the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Should I not rather be always ready and willing to follow through
Isn’t just doing something for someone the best prayer I can say
Oh, the temple is too far
Can I make someone smile on the way
Well said Sanjay sir. If you do the small little things which can give a smile to someone’s face… then the temple wouldn’t be so far.
Keep writing and stay blessed
– ST
What a brilliantly written poem so thought provoking. Well Done Sanjay.
It’s absolutely true.. very well written..I do believe in it and want to practice it in the same way.
Awesome.. You really have mad skills with a pen…
Thats simply amazing….The power of words can be seen….Splendid
Beautiful 👌
Beautiful thought and beautiful poetry. Really liked it.
You have genuine creative skills. Its not everybody’s gift to write so well. Kudos
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Sanjay- The emotions you have articulated does touch a raw nerve.. I can only say …God bless..
You have a flair with words. I like the way you have put this together.
Very nicely written. great post
It’s a beautifully written poem, which after reading makes one feel a bit guilty. It exposes us to several opportunities that came our way but we did not use them like the people who passed by the Samaritan without attending to him. It shows several avenues for those that are genuinely searching on how to serve but do not know how. Our prayer should be to find out the reason we are on this earth and to fulfill God’s purpose in our lives.
Awesome poetry. Loved reading and find myself guilty of over lapping many opportunities
Love the way you’ve written it
So beautifully penned down.
Enjoyed reading it👍🏻
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That is something. How deep you went in this thought. I really appreciate the practical approach you suggest there. Great work. Hope to see more.
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Such a beautifully written poem! I really Love it!