The Servant Maid's Prayer

Lord of pots and pans and things,
Since I've not time to be
A saint of lovely things,
Or watching late with Thee.
Or dreaming in the dawnlight,
Or storming heaven's gates.
Make me a saint of getting meals,
And washing up the plates.
Although I may have Martha's hands,
I have a Mary's mind,
And when I shine the boots and shoes,
Thy sandals Lord, I find.
I think of how they trod this earth
What time I scrub the floor.
Accept this meditation, Lord
I haven't time for more.
Warm all the kitchen with Thy love,
And light it with Thy peace.
Forgive me all my worryings,
And make my grumblings cease.
Thou, who loved to get man food,
In home or by the sea,
Accept this service that I do,
I do it unto Thee.

I Asked for Strength...

I asked for strength and
God gave me difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom and
God gave me problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity and
God gave me brawn and brains to work.

I asked for courage and
God gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for patience and
God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait.

I asked for love and
God gave me troubled people to help.

I asked for favors and
God gave me opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted
I received everything I needed.

My prayers have all been answered.

(Author Unknown)