Prayer on the long run

Life may be long – long-distance run;
prolonged may be the path begun.
We can grow slack, and unaware
of sloth in vital private prayer.

With thoughtfulness about kind deeds
when faced with many varied needs –
yet taking all to God to ask
he guide, give wisdom for each task.

We see the cares and troubles, sins
that life to neighbours daily brings,
and we ourselves experience such
so pray with empathetic touch.

Time with our Father as we pour
petitions, worshipping with awe,
and thrill to know participation
with him in building heavenly kingdom.

Tune: LM