Just For Today

When one of my grandmothers was moved, I got some of her items. One, a plaque I keep near me, has the first piece below written on it. I am sharing the poem at Garry's request. The second part is something I wrote back in 2014, shortly before his mother passed away.

Just for Today

Lord for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray;
Keep me, my God, from stain of sin,
Just for today.

Now, set a seal upon my lips,
For this I pray;
Keep me from wrong or idle words,
Just for today.

Let me be slow to do my will,
Prompt to obey,
And keep me, guide me, use me Lord,
Just for today.

"The Lord shall guide thee Continually."
Isa. 58:11

Just for Today, Lord

Just for today, Lord,
Wrap me in Your arms,
Calm my heart
From all alarms.
Grant me words of wisdom
Whoever I speak to--
Words suitable to the situation,
Words of grace such as
You place in my heart and mind,
Words of Your Word,
Just for today, Lord.
Because only You know
If there are any more than
Today for me.

(October 8, 2014)