Hi Everyone....here is another great one from Mom

CHANGE

Dear Lord,
Why can't life just be orderly and neat instead of frustrating and strange?
So many people, situations, with details to arrange?
Why can't the people I deal withjust simply change?

Why can't they just see and do things MY way?
I try to instruct, but they don't seem to hear a word I say
Lord!!, deliver me from so many wanting my help today

Change them to be independent, on themselves rely
They seem to be daring me for a sarcastic reply
These people can be so thoughtless, I really can't see why

I've prayed for friends, family, co-workers seemingly without results
And You know, Lord, I've TRIED TO SHOW them all THEIR faults
But, they so resist change, bad habits they refuse to halt

What, Lord!! What is this thought that has suddenly come to be?
A new light is dawning and this I finally see
What I really should be asking is, Dear Lord, please change ME!

Change anger and frustration into genuine love for my fellow man
Consider their needs, not just my childish demands
Let ME take that "leap of faith" blindly follow your commands

When my reasoning says " this can't possibly be best"
Change MY heart to willingly do things I detest
Unveil MY eyes to things I need to confess

Change my lips from gossip to worship and praise
Words that will comfort others, hopes and spirits raise
May it be a permanent change, not just a religious phase

Change ME to put others first, not just my own selfish desire
Let my life reflect kindness, helpfulness, others inspire
Change my goals to Heavenly rewards, not riches here on Earth aquire

Change my impatience when YOU say to wait
Remind me how much better to just stop, think. contemplate
Consider the consequences before it's too late

Change my pride and make me humble
Knowing how many people at this SIN, stumble
Make me willingly obedient whereas, now, I'm prone to grumble

Change my thought to an attitude of thankfulness
For even with daily stress You more than abundently bless
You forgive our faults and failures, can we to others do any less??

Lord, I know change won't be easy, I still may resist at the start
But change is possible for Your Grace can soften the hardest heart
And into every repentent soul, Your Holy Spirit You'll impart

And in eternity, we will be changed to be just like You
Your word is clear, exact, so no one can misconstrue
For the promise is for YOUR CHILDREN all things will be brand new

We know You hear us when we ask in Your name. Amen