I have a friend who prays
May I serve one addict today.
There is another who leads
With her chin
Just keeps on going,
Facing the world with a grin.
I will sing your praise
To all that I greet.
I will mix in laughter.
Give a hug on the street.
Give a smile to my neighbour.
I won’t mind if she nags.
Listen to a great-grandmother
Look at the wonderful pictures
As she brags.
I can serve you
Through the eyes of your child
I will give praise by being in the moment.
I will do the next right thing.
I will get out of self
Into serving the other.
Showing you I am willing
To learn and recover.
May I keep my heart
Open to hear your Voice.
May I always be willing.
May I always rejoice.
May I see your beauty
In every tree and rock.
May I be full of acceptance
For each step that I walk.
May I be mindful
Of the blessings given me.
May I be hearing your Voice
When another needs to talk.
This will be my mantra
As I go on my way
May I practice your presence
Throughout this Day.
