Morning Prayer

I prayed to God this morning
That He might send me hope,
And then He sent His mighty Word
To give me strength to cope…

I prayed to God this morning
That He might send me joy,
And all around I heard the mirth
Of every girl and boy…

I prayed to God this morning
That He might send me love,
And suddenly I felt the warmth
of sunshine from above….

I prayed to God this morning
That He might send me peace,
And in the clamor of the day,
I felt a great release!

Hope C. Oberhelman