The Difference

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I got up early one morning

and rushed right into the day;

I had so much to accomplish

that I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me,

and heavier came each task.

Why doesn't God help me I wondered.

He answered, You didn't ask.

I wanted to see joy and beauty,

but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;

I wondered why God didn't show me.

He said, But you didn't seek.

I tried to come into God's presence

I used all my keys at the lock.

God gently and lovingly chided

My child, you didn't knock.

I woke up early this morning,

and paused before entering the day;

I had so much to accomplish

that I had to take time to pray.