Poem September 21, 1987 Issue

Wake-up prayer

Virginia L. Scott

Father, this day awaits, aglow
with right activity You will show;
no futile moments reminiscing
what mortality claims I'm missing.

No outgrown memories subtly taunt
nor fears of future shadows haunt;
no aching, nagging longings here
for distant shore or former year.

Your now, Your promise, full, complete
advancement brings, but no retreat;
through lens of truth I clearly see
Your infinite ability
to guide me as I humbly pray
to glorify Your name today.

Virginia L. Scott

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