I got up early one morning
 and rushed right into the day
I had so much to accomplish
 that I didn't have time to pray

Problems just thumbled 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,
 that I had to take time to pray.