DIDACTIC: "GIVE ME THE POWER" BY NIEL

Grant me my request and make me your battle axe

Never leave me alone

In you, I find my stream

Give me the power

That I may stay in your presence

Fill my soul

Like a bottle filled with wine

Fix my life

Like a car built from scratch

Make me a light

In a world full of darkness

Let your words heal my soul

And fight the war within my flesh

Give me the power

To overcome the flesh

That I may have dominion over my soul

Like a bird commanding its feathers

Give me the power

To overcome all forces rising against me

Like a swarm of bees

Give me the power

To seek You deeper

Than the depths of the world

Give me the power

Give me the power

The Man of Every Hour

© Niel

The poem "Give me the power" by Niel is a heartfelt prayer in which the speaker asks God for divine power, strength, and guidance. The speaker desires to remain in God’s presence and seeks spiritual renewal, asking God to fill the soul, repair the broken areas of life, and make them a source of light in a dark world. The poem also expresses a desire to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh, gain dominion over inner struggles, and withstand every force working against them.

Through its repeated plea, “Give me the power,” the poem emphasizes the speaker’s dependence on God for spiritual strength and victory. It concludes with a deeper desire to know and seek God beyond worldly distractions, portraying divine empowerment as the key to overcoming personal struggles and living a spiritually purposeful life.