How is your Morning going?

by Clarissa Finley

I am aware that the first of each day belongs to God.

I honor God by my offering of time and attention through prayer.

Yet, some times I just hurry to get on my way.

It is understandable but really does not serve me or God well.  

Following is a well known prayer, the author is anonymous,

but reading it never fails to put my priorities in order.

                The Difference

I got early one morning and rushed right into the day; 

I had so much to accomplish that I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task. 

"Why doesn't God help me?"  <>< I wondered.<><

He answered, "You didn't ask." 

I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day just became

more bleak; 

I wondered why God didn't show me, He said, "But you didn't seek." 

I tried to come into God's presence; I used all my keys at the lock.

God gently and lovingly chided, ”My child, you didn't knock." 

I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the day;

I had so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray.