To Greet the Dawn

Upon Awakening

Before the dawn began appearing on the horizon

The light of day was shining into my awaiting soul

True in the ancient sense as well as new each morning

Waiting, anticipating the light of day I pray

Recognizing, adoring, worshiping with great thanksgiving

My Lord, my Savior Who is The Way

Set apart in stillness before going forth to meet the dawn

Before the birds begin their singing

Into the majesty of His presence I am drawn

I know His commands and His promise

I know His faithfulness through His history with man

Whatever the morning brings I await as from His hand

There will be life strengthening lessons according to His plan

When I fail to trust Him, or grumble and complain, He is grieved

When I seek my own way through the emotion of desire

He will not go before me or afford relief

And so I ask of Him, before I choose to open my eyes

Lord, help me respond to every challenge

As opportunity to bring light of truth to a dark world

Where words are merely smoke and mirrors, intended to mislead

Lord, give me grace and wisdom as a shepherd of your sheep

Inspire thoughts through me that will lift others toward your keep

As the faint orange glimmer of dawn makes itself known

The forest around me is awakening with joyful singing

And the Lord God is revered with awe as He sits upon his throne.

5/12/12