SLOW ME DOWN LORD

Author Unknown

 

Well, I’ve had it Lord, I’m sitting here,

The victim of another year---

 

Another winter, another spring---

Lord! I’ve lived too fast to see a thing.

 

Rushing here and rushing there,

Where did it get me Lord? Nowhere!

 

Another year, but no more wise---

I must look foolish in your eyes.

 

So Lord, I’m slowing down right now,

Trying to find some peace, somehow.

 

I want to see and touch and taste,

The things I just rushed by in haste.

 

I want some time for rest and quiet,

So slow me down, Lord. Help me try it.

 

I want to really live each day,

So next year I can smile and say:

 

"Well, I’ve made it, Lord. I’m sitting here,

On friendly terms with life this year---

 

Another Summer another Fall---

Lord! I slowed down and lived it all.

 

And strangest thing to my surprise,

When my old life got down to size,

 

The good (there was some) stood the test,

And Lord, I’ll never miss the rest."

 

And if that’s what I’m saying then,

I’ll never rush through life again.

 

So slow me down, Lord, help me to see…

And thank you kindly for loving me.