The reason why I pray.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of Heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsley, for my sake.

Matthew, 5:10-11

The reason why I pray.

Last night I prayed to God,

I prayed he'd take me away.

I told him I couldn't be here,

I told him I couldnt stay.

Before I fall asleep,

I ask him every night,

why hes put me here,

and is he sure he's got it right.

I can t stay here any longer.

They mock me everyday,

they make fun of my beliefs,

and question why I pray.

What they do not understand

is that I'm praying just for them.

They've pushed me to the edge

and now I'm standing on the rim

still I continue to pray,

because I believe my faith is strong

and I know my Lord and Saviour

will never steer me wrong.

I told God I couldnt do it, without him by my side.

He's been there with me the whole way through,

He's joined me for the ride.

I 've wanted so very much,

for them to be like me,

but everytime they'd push me away,

I'd realize they couldnt see.

They judge the friends I have,

and the things I choose to do.

but what they do not know,

is what I wish they knew.

So I'll continue to ask God

to help you day by day.

Maybe soon you'll see,

you're the reason why I pray.

Written by: Haley Harris

My family has inspired to write this poem ,

my family is very dear to me, as anyone elses is to them.

My family often makes fun of me going to church, reading my Bible, My Church friends, my skirts, modest clothing, and Praying.

You can live as you please, but you must pay the cost.

Growing up in my family there wasnt much I couldn't do and there still isnt. I can do anything I choose to do and my mother wouldnt care. I have chosen to follow God because I know that he will never steer me wrong. I know God has put me in this position for a reason and I am going to carry out his will for my life.