By Lorraine J. Anderson
Dear Lord,
As one day flows into the next,
We remark on the passage of time,
As if the division of the days and nights
Truly make a difference.
~~~Selah~~~
Yet we need the passage of time,
To let us know where we are.
And while today may be the same as yesterday,
Months and years bring changes.
~~~Selah~~~
A baby grows to a child, an adult grows old,
Yet it is only in contrast that we notice the change,
Like following a trickle to a stream to a river to the sea,
We wonder how the trickle grew so big.
~~~Selah~~~
Life is slow, yet life is fast,
We wait impatiently for the next change,
And the next year comes before we know it.
Yet tomorrow comes slowly.
~~~Selah~~~
You are the only true constant, oh Lord,
Give us the wisdom not to waste time,
The patience to wait on You,
And guidance to help and love our neighbors.
~~~Selah~~~
~~~~~~~~Amen~~~~~~~~
