Today as I walked, the lyrics to an old song from my childhood began humming through my head. I loved this song, and I sang it often. Without any effort the lyrics came back to me and settled in my heart.

It is still a good prayer for today.

I pray
that I may always find
the good that’s in each day –
a friend who has a kindly word
or a smile that comes my way.
I pray
that I may never lose 
the thrill of little things –
a star a million miles away
or a bird I see in spring.
I pray
that when each day is done
I’ll face the One above 
to pray
that He will show my heart
the way to greater love – 
a love that helps me understand
the wonders of each day,
a love that joins my hands to other hands.
For this I pray.

–I could not find the author of the lyrics. If you know who composed this prayer, please drop the name in the comments. I would love to give credit for these beautiful words.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Photo – Sunny Beach Day, Beth Mims