Life Giver

Dear Lord,

I am a Life Giver, so they say,
But what kind of life did I give today?
Did I take time out for a kind word,
Or listen to someone's pain unheard?

Did I make my home a place of rest,
Giving my family the very best?
Did I call a neighbor in for tea,
Or spend some time on bended knee?

Did I wash the dishes with a heart of joy,
Remembering starving girls and boys?
Did I treat my husband with respect,
And brag upon his intellect?

Did I get on the floor with my son to play,
And let him know he's valued today?
Or brush a tear from my daughter's face,
Telling her of a beauty found only by grace?

Did I call a friend who's hurting so,
And share your love to help her grow?
Or visit a lonely shut in nearby,
Bringing joy to her heart, and tears to her eyes?

There's so much to giving life you see,
For you have instilled it inside of me.
Oh yes, it's a joy to give physical birth
To realize the pain, and then the worth...

But the giving of life doesn't start or stop there,
It goes on forever, if I will but care,
And give of myself to to others in need
Take time to listen, or just plant a seed.

For everywhere I go each day
I have a choice to give life away,
By something I say or willingly do
To bring joy to others, to point them to you.

So help me always remember, dear Lord,
To be faithful in giving all I can afford
For if I just did one of these deeds today,
I've accomplished the task, I GAVE LIFE AWAY!

written by Janna Arnold 1/01/95