I started my prayer this Morning
asking God for things I felt in need.
Then God spoke back to me and "said"
I think you would call this Greed.
Think about the ones that do not
have all the Love or joys you've had.
And when I started thinking about this
well then it made me kind of sad.

may I start this prayer all over again
Think I got hung up on myself.
Think I will take my needs for now
and lay them upon the shelf.
I have nothing Lord that I really
want and little that I do need.
So looking back at what you said
my heart was full of greed.

Pray Children in this world be warm
and Bellies filled with food.
already I can feel the difference
starting to put me in the mood.
All familys that have lost someone
fill there hearts full of cheer.
Show them how much nicer Lord
That their lives will be up there.

Take care of the homeless Lord
give them all a place to dweel.
For living on the streets Lord
must be like a living hell.
Watch over the ones in the service
that are fighting Bin Lauden's men.
Keep a close eye upon them Lord
And bring them safely home again.

Feel much better now for things I ask
Its up to you Lord now to fill the task.
Your going to be real busy Lord
You've got a lot of wood to stack
Will be keeping close eye on you also
For I will be coming back
Amen

© Walt Chapman
Author
Jan.1,2002