The Difference

I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish that I didn't have the 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 grey and bleck.
I wondered why God didn't show me,
He said, " 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.