I got up 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 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 in 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.

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