"GOD'S GIFT" a simple prayer....

There is nearly nothing, which we have such great need to die for
Like in seeing and suffering things that go contrary to our Lord
Especially when we are commanded to do, what seems useless or absurd
And so it becomes quite difficult to respond to that which is not the Word
And simply forget our own views, in these matters of simple truth
We must rely on loving relationships for love does not require proof
Shouldn't we just look to the fruits of our own labors
And reap rewards, so to share them with our neighbors
So in exchange for sacrificing such little choices
"Thy will be done" when we raise our faithful voices
For there we will find, the subtle things that we ALL wish
There we will possess all goodness, without fear of losing it
So when we find that we're in the throws of fighting our own fears
The only truth that we desire is to serve for many years
For there our desires, satisfied and filled to overflowing
Our relationship with God has granted us, the gift of knowing....

Tony Taylor   (Chicago)