I can't even lay down in my bed 
Without a million thoughts racing in my head 
I just want to relax and talk to God 
But all I can do is get sleepy and nod 
All the thoughts I don't want to have never
Seem to keep me up and awake for ever 
But when my thoughts turn to my Heavenly Father
Sleep comes jumping on me being such a bother 
I want to begin and end my day with prayer
I try to commune with God as I'm laying there
I should have prayed before I lay down 
Before sleep came and in its grip I am bound 
One thing for sure as my heart wants to weep 
Because my communion with God is overcome by sleep
God is there and watching over me 
Knowing He's looking in my heart and He can see
All the things with Him I do so desire 
How my  soul wants to be lit with His fire 
I pray all the thoughts that don't matter will leave 
Let my heart be glad and not have to grieve 
I will awake with Him on my mind 
Look forward through this day for blessings I will find 
Take every moment I can, by His Spirit to be led 
There will be more rejoicing when I return to bed 
Some of the millions of thoughts probably will stay 
Hopefully the ones that bring a great day.

Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Ruby Harris 

(C) 2002