AM I TRULY THANKFUL? 

By  Dean Beaty 10/07/02

 

Am I truly thankful, if the work of life I do,

As if by my own power, my purpose I pursue?

Forgetting that from God all life and strength do come.

Believing that my strength is the total and the sum?

 

Am I truly thankful, when throughout the working day,

I do the task assigned me, without a thought to pray?

To seek the strength and guidance, to do the given task.

As if there were no God to help me when I ask?

 

Am I truly thankful, when e’er I work alone,

Without the Holy Spirit, as if He were unknown?

Choosing without guidance, the pathway I would take.

Doing in my own strength the work I undertake?

 

I am truly thankful, when God is brought in view,

Before I start my journey or try the things I do?

Relying on His strength to help me all the way.

I am truly thankful when with God I start my day.