do I speak empty words?
do I write empty thoughts?
do I lead an empty life?
do I speak empty messages?
proclaiming the word, with nothing within.

do I speak empty words to my peers?
lead a false life in every day conversation?
do I write just to impress my brethren?
or am I truly a vessel of communication for God?
with every word I write and every spoken word
May it be borne out of the spirit
full of its life giving power to impart life
full of grace to touch and change lives
express in me, your grace Lord!!!
speak through me...
use my mind, my mouth, my hand and my pen
in my everyday life anď every action
May I be emptied of me and full of you
forget my wants, direct my needs
May I lose my pride so you may prosper
May I be driven upward always
to meet you and serve you

May I raise my voice to speak your praise
write my words to proclaim your glory
lead my life to embody your grace
and give messages to show your truth.
take me and fill me now
amen.