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I got up early one morning and rushed right
into the day;
I had so much to accomplish. I didn't have time to pray.
Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task,
"Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered.
He answered, "You didn't ask."
I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day toiled on gray
and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me;
He said, "But you didn't seek."
I tried to come into God's presence; I used all my keys at
the lock;
God gently and lovingly chided, "My child you didn't knock."
I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the
day;
I had so much to accomplish. I had to take time to pray.
Author:
Grace L. Naessens
When I posted this beautiful poem on my website,
the Author was unknown. I am honored to have received this
request from the Author:
I noticed my poem, The Difference, on your beautiful
web page. What an honor. I have been trying to contact
as many people as possible with the information as to
how the poem, The Difference, was created. Many have asked
me how I happened to write this poem. I tell them I only
held the pen. The Father put the words there. My second
son, Chris took the poem to school for a poetry class.
I did not even know he had taken the poem from the house.
He came charging in the door one day exclaiming how well
sister liked the poem, The Difference, and knew where
it could be published. I declined as I was a little shy
about my writings being seen by others. I guess God had
his own plan for it wasn't long and it began to appear
in published papers. So the poem became public domain
and has no copyright. I have always felt much gratification
knowing how much happiness and comfort the poem has brought
to others. My husband passed away a few years back, at
the age of fifty-six, of cancer. One of his last wishes
was for me to try to get my name on the poem as the author.
I would be very pleased if anyone who sees the poem could
help me with his wish by passing on this writing. I happily
give permission for the poem to be published and enjoyed,
but please place my name, Grace L. Naessens as the Author.
I will soon be creating my own web page with the full
story of the poem, The Difference, and more of my writings.
Thank You, In Gods Love, Grace
L. Naessens
Desserts - Blessings
"Farther Along"
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