Yes, most times I do thank him when things go right, yet in the neutral times I forget to give praise, but I never forget when trouble comes my way. To beg and plead and make promises that don't make it past a few days.
What more evidence do I need, that this man is evident in my life indeed? Yet I get carried away by man made things, human mistakes. What do I ask for at times when I pray? Material things, the same things at times I put above him. I'm a vessel of sin, with a small light of Christ within, a light which burns bright when fueled by praise, yet I wait and wait until there's almost no flame, before I shower it with praise just so it burns for another day.
I forget to ask to be drawn closer to thee, a better life for my brothers and compassionate hearts for my aunts, a better life for me and my enemies. What kind of person am I? Yet amidst all my sins and my lack of praise, he still gives me life day after day.
When I awake, firstly I get aggravated about the hour in which I have to rise, even more aggravated when I can't stop to get a cup of coffee as the day lights, blinded to the fact that I still have life, blinded to the fact that I should've awoken happily in praise. Happily regardless of the little things, I should've given praise.
I know I am not alone in falling short in what I have been given life to do, and so I call on you father, with this little prayer to you. Forgive me of my daily sins, help me to remember my purpose on this earth, to give praises to you and to help bring others closer to you. You know my weaknesses lord and I ask you to help and make me strong, help me not to be susceptible to the ill faiths of man. I pray you cleanse me of my sins and give me a new beginning, and if ever I forget to give thanks remind me in your way lord amen.
By P.Peddie
Jan. 14.2014
