Choices

 

 

Every day I have the chance

to make a simple choice

but by the time that night falls

will I sadly sigh or yet rejoice?

 

Shall I set my alarm clock

to wake an hour earlier say?

. . . I am quite tired and sleepy

I could pray another day?

 

But I want to make the right choice

and spend my time with you

I could do a million other things

but none would my heart subdue

 

If I want to grow in my relationship

then time I have to spend

I have to invest regular quality time

with you my Lord and friend

 

I know that you delight in me

when I choose right and choose you first

so help me always make the right choice

and afer you, not sleep, to thirst

 

So let me turn the TV off

and go early to my bed

Don't let me find more chores to do

Let me choose sleep instead

 

And when I stumble out of bed

and struggle to know how to pray

Help keep my mind focussed on you

Let my thoughts not wander or stray

 

Teach me to dwell in your presence Lord

To seek you first and foremost each day

and one day let the choice become habit

and less difficult a decision I pray!