When I Stopped Praying For Myself

I received my healing
I slept in peace
The day I went on my knees,
The day I stopped praying for myself.

I saw His joy overcome my mourning
Uplifting me, setting me free
The day I prayed for her world that was crumbling,
The day I stopped praying for myself.

I could forgive and love freely
Without receiving the same toward me
The day I prayed for his heart bleeding hatred,
The day I stopped praying for myself.

I covered myself with His blood
Thanked Him for all I had
Then I stood in the gap for them,
Assured that He knows my needs.

I lay their burdens at His feet
He being faithful knew how and when to give
He did His goodness to me reveal,
And all my needs He did meet.

He gave me joy, He renewed my strength
He helped me soar and my peace I regained
The day I let go off my self,
The day I stopped praying for myself.