Dearest God, may I get on my knees each morning,
As be a humble devotee,
Gratefully saying I love You,
And thanking You with glee;
Thanking You for today,
Thanking You for this hour,
Thanking You for every moment,
And thanking You for your loving power.
“You will never be satisfied with impermanent passing things, for you were not created to find your rest in them.” THOMAS A KEMPIS.
When I was growing up,
It was rare to eat out,
Maybe at a wedding,
Or an occasional birthday shout;
Now there are restaurants on every corner,
Food from virtually everywhere,
I say a little prayer when I eat at one,
Thanking God for the food and all assembled there.
To have a day of wonder, pray for that man yonder.
When I had little self-control,
Misfortunes on me seemed to pour,
My spirit was getting swamped,
It never seemed to soar;
For I had no control,
Things I couldn't accept,
It's only by prayer and meditation,
That I found peace and self-respect.
"God understands our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them." (UNKNOWN.)
Meditation is a lifelong practice,
It's never too late to start,
To aim to still the mind,
And realise God's love in your heart;
I didn't start until I was fifty plus,
I left it rather late,
But the more I do I realise,
That God is our Universal friend and mate.
"You, yourself create your own pleasure and pains through your own thought and actions." SIVANANDA.