Friday, November 14, 2008

A Simple Prayer

It feels a little awkward
Down here on my knees
My arms are crossed
My head is bowed
Yet I can’t think
Of what to say

I wonder if it’s really
Something that I need to do
I know he knows what’s in my heart
And just what I need
I quietly speak my thoughts aloud
“Lord, I don’t know what to say”

Then suddenly
I am overwhelmed
Barely holding back the tears
The feelings flowing
Through my heart
Overwhelming gratitude

I see in my mind’s eye
Everyone whom I have loved
I see the faces of old friends
I haven’t seen in years
I see my friends, my family
Everything that I hold dear

I see the figure of my Savior
His head bent down in prayer
I know the pain he felt for me
The sacrifice he made
So I may one day have the chance
To live with him in joy

Quiet tears slide down my cheek
As I sit here on my knees
My head bent down
My heart contrite
I know now what to say
“thank you”

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