The Difference

I got up early one morning

And rushed right into the day

I had so much to accomplish

I didn't have time to pray

Problems just tumbled about me

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 grey and bleak

I wondered why God didn't show me

He said "but you din'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

I HAD to take time to pray