DAY NINETEEN

       I LIFT THESE HANDS

I lift these hands, dear God, to You,

in praise and thanks for all You do.

You light the path through all my days

and bless me with Your loving ways.

I lift these hands, dear God, to You,

in troubled hours when joys seems few,

You bear me up on eagles' wings

and see me through each test life brings.

I lift these hands, dear God, to You,

please grant me wisdom -  patience, too.

Then fill my heart with love and caring,

precious gifts You've made for sharing.

                       Amen.

EMILY MATTHEWS