Give me a grateful heart, Lord

For each small favor granted,

As years unfold may I behold

Life still through eyes enchanted.

Let me find beauty in all things

Not to be blind to see,

The goodness in my fellowman

That he would find in me.



Grant that my ears remain attuned

To hear the smallest sigh,

And may I lead a gentle touch

To those less sure than I.

Let me remember lessons learned

To profit from the past,

And may I build a bridge of dreams

That shall forever last.



Let me rejoice in simple things

I need no wealth to buy,

The scent of pine upon the wind

A burnished copper sky,

Scarlet roses on the fence

Sunrise through the trees...

Oh, Grant that I may not outgrow

Affinity for these!



Give me a grateful heart, Lord

Let me be satisfied,

When days are less than sunny

And plans lie at low tide.

Life is an adventure

That will lead to who knows where,

So give me a grateful heart, Lord

That I may always care.

Grace Easley, author