SO SWIFT THE WAY!
SO SHORT THE DAY!

In this fast moving world of turmoil and tension,
With problems and troubles, too many to mention,
Our days are so crowded and our hours are so few,
There's so little time and so much to do ...
Sometimes we wonder as we rush through the day,
does God really want us to hurry this way?
Perhaps we're too busy with our own selfish seeking
To hear the dear Lord when He is tenderly speaking.
For God in His mercy looks down on us all,
And though what we've done is so pitiful small.
He makes us feel welcome to kneel down and pray
For the chance to do better as we start a new day ...
Life would be better if we learned to rely
On our Father in heaven without asking "why"
And if we'd remember as we meet each new day
"The Lord is our Shepherd and He'll lead the way" ...
So rather than rushing in reckless endeavor,
Remember "He Leadeth" and "Time Is Forever!'

HELEN STEINER RICE