Lord of the Morning

In this morning light
the same old question fills my mind.
Like, what am I doing with my life?
What do I really believe in?
Is there a purpose for man, for me?

In this morning light I look for meaning
What is it I want out of life? What do I hope for?
What can I achieve?
What should I be doing with the days, the years
That have been given to me?
I want to be useful. I want to be needed.
I want to love and be loved.
Lord of the morning help me.

Lord of the morning I find it so hard
To see what things really matter,
To see what is important in my life
There are so many distractions,
So many demands, responsibilities, worries,
There is just so much to cope with
And I do worry, even though I know I am worrying
About the wrong things.

Lord of the morning give me this day
The wisdom to recognize what things are important
And what things are not.
Show me what to do with the time
And the talents you have given to me
Give me faith, give me hope,
Help me to trust in your guidance
All the days of my life
Lord of the morning help me