Thank You , God, for the place where I sleep
I’m sorry I don’t have more time for upkeep
The neighborhood’s safe, the people are great
I seldom wake up from a noise that they make
The store is next door, it’s not far to work
From my front porch I can see my church
but
I hope I’m not rude, so I’ll add here a “Please”
Can I simply have twice the square feet?
When friends come over it’s just two and then me
I promise to use a big house for Your ministry
A Bible study with intercessory prayer
I’ll even have baptisms in the pool there
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Thank You, God, for the car that I drive
Through more than one wreck it’s kept me alive
It gets me to work and church right on time
When I step on the brakes it stops on a dime
The mechanics says it’ll run many years more
He’s even impressed by the dent in my door
but
I hope I’m not petty, so I’ll ask with a sigh
It’s getting quite old, You know that’s no lie
Every year it passes the emissions test
With a new car I’ll make sure You are blessed
I’ll pick up some neighbors and take them to church
So, You see, a big sedan isn’t really a perk
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Thank You, God, for the job that You made
I like my co-workers, my bills all get paid
The work is fulfilling, I know they like me
The benefits I’m getting are the best they can be
I take my vacations and holiday pay
I look forward to going there every day
but
I hope I’m not greedy by this my next notion
Could You please speed up that next big promotion?
That pay increase would sure get me to tithe
In that office of my own I’d easily slide
My clout would increase of that I am sure
Maybe a disease I’d help find a cure
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Thank You, God, for Christmas each year
I love all the parties and holiday cheer
The lights are quite pretty, especially in snow
The story of Bethlehem by now I can quote
You became Jesus and were born in a stable
So a child of Yours I now know I am able
but
I’m sorry, dear Lord, these requests now I see
Weren’t really for You, they’re all about me
If Jesus from heaven can come here and die
I know I can be happy and no longer cry
I’ll give you my all no matter my lot
And for all that I have I say “Thank You, God.”
Keep smiling. Wade
Wade, excellent! What a great twist 🙂
Blessings,
Deb
Thanks Deb.
It’s interesting how we so easily lose our focus on what really matters. Isn’t it?