Morning Prayer

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by Tom Reilly

6:00 AM and I’m on the deck …

 

His choir chirps their morning song;

birds busy themselves, flying feverishly—

so much purpose in their play.

 

My taste buds rouse to

the first taste of morning bean—

the guiltiest of my worldly pleasures.

 

The waking sun, bright, confident—

reveals my day, as clearly

as the path lit before me.

 

His breath, the soft morning breeze,

washes over me … calming.

His Spirit—

guiding, providing

leading, feeding

directing, protecting.

 

Ah, the smell of morning dew—

a renewal of His creations;

He refreshes His world

and restores my soul.

 

He is here … fully in the solitude that is His peace;

I see Him, as I behold all of His creation.

It surrounds me, this abundance of blessings—

So much to appreciate, so little time.

 

Within a vastness that I cannot grasp,

I find proof of my significance

in my Creator’s heart.

 

I sit here as if in prayer—

my wonder worth more than words.

I’ve prayed this a thousand times.

 

Awe that inspires—

prayerful contemplation,

I take what I need for this day.

 

And tomorrow, I return … for more.

 

Tom Reilly is the author of 17 books, including his latest: Dynamic Writing: The Art, Craft, and Process of Written Expression, 2025

Author: Tom

Business owner, professional speaker, author, and salesman . . . Since 1981, Tom has traveled globally sharing his content-rich message of hope. Tom literally wrote the book on Value-Added Selling. Tom has a B.A. in Psychology from St. Louis University and an M.A. in Psychology from University of Missouri in St. Louis with a special emphasis in work motivation theory. He spent four years in the United States Army where he honed his leadership skills as a Drill Sergeant. Tom is a prolific writer and researcher. He is a recipient of the Northeast Business Editors Silver Award; author of fifteen books; and editorial contributor to several magazines. Tom is an avid golfer, Harley-Davidson rider, and fountain pen collector. Please click here for Tom’s complete bio.