Recently I saw this poem framed in the home of a dear older couple from our church. I remember hearing it long ago, so coming across it now was like coming across a dear old memory and being freshly inspired. I hope you are inspired also.
No Time To Pray
I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I didn’t take 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 toiled on gray and 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.
– Anonymous
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Feature photo by Colleen Geiser.
What a beautiful reminder, Thank you
That is a beautiful poem. And ever so true..
Thanks for sharing
Beautiful! So true.
I love this! It’s sooooo true and a great reminder that you have to talk to your Heavenly Father and take time to pray!!🙏✝️❤️
I learned this poem many years ago, during my childhood. I am now 77yrs old and having issues with remembering a few things. I’ve produced a Gospel Music Broadcast for nearly 40 years and would often recite this poem.
It’s a good one! Thank you for commenting.
This poem hit home. I loved the reminder, that I always need to start my day in his word & pray !🙏🏻💕🙏🏻
Love this poem ❤️
This poem has so much meaning. It makes me think of the good old days at CGIT(Canadian girls in training)