My Thank-You Prayer

When I lay down at night

Wondering what to pray,

I try to thank the Lord above

For whatever happened that day.

It could be a simple thing,

A bud upon a flower

Or perhaps some time to think,

A peaceful, quiet hour.

It might be that our humble home,

Small though it may be,

Was filled with joy and laughter

For everyone to see.

If it was unpleasant,

I thank Him anyway

For all the lessons learned

On that fateful day.

And when I'm done that night

With my thank-you prayer,

My heart is filled to overflowing

With all the love He shared.

~ Rebecca Sweeney

I thank You for You answered me;

You have been my Savior.

Psalm 118:21