This morning, as I started my exercise on my stationary bike, I started praying as well. A gentleman from our congregation, whom I really admire and like, is fighting cancer for the second time and came to mind. My prayer list is long enough these days that I often have trouble keeping track of all those who should be mentioned. I’m hoping that it’s a sign of my spiritual growth as well a sign of my recognition of how many people out there have greater needs for the time I use in my prayers than I do. Thank God that He has the ability to deal with them all! I stopped my exercise early as I had the words to the chorus and parts of the verses already prepared in a short time and I didn’t want to lose them. I’m not sure I like this song as it highlights problems, but life is very much like this, especially when you get to a point where you can look outside yourself at others who are in need. I believe prayer helps! So this song is dedicated to Stu Eickelberg. I am praying for you and God will take care of you, my friend!
The List
Matthew has cancer, today might be his last
Amy’s been beaten, Eric’s leg’s in a cast
Becky is homeless, Tommy hates his job
Eddie’s leaving his wife forever, so is Bob
So many people, so many needs
So many hurting, it’s easy to see
There should be so many more who make my list
What will I ask for? What will I say?
When I stop for a moment, close my eyes and pray
Who’s been forgotten? Who have I missed?
Who do I need to put on my prayer list?
Patty’s just been raped, doesn’t know what to do
Dan is a drunk, Emily’s destitute
Betty is missing, her family is scared
Susan is pregnant, alone, unprepared
So many people, so many needs
So many hurting, it’s easy to see
There should be so many more who make my list
What will I ask for? What will I say?
When I stop for a moment, close my eyes and pray
Who’s been forgotten? Who have I missed?
Who do I need to put on my prayer list?
Take time to talk to God, throughout your day
Ask Him to help someone you see along your way
Praise Him, ask forgiveness, thank Him too
For all He does for you
David is heartbroke, Richard just lost his job
Austin is searching, all over for God
Jim’s back in jail, after another joyride
Janie’s depressed, thinking of suicide
So many people, so many needs
So many hurting, it’s easy to see
There should be so many more who make my list
What will I ask for? What will I say?
When I stop for a moment, close my eyes and pray
Who’s been forgotten? Who have I missed?
Who do I need to put on my prayer list?
Today, who needs to make my list?
Copyright November 11, 2011 John Lage, Jr All rights reserved
