Look Around

There are so many splendid things 

That we simply don’t see
Though they are right before our eyes
As God meant them to be.
I wonder if God tests us thus,
We ask for many things,
But seldom turn to notice what
Each one of those prayers bring.
 
We say, "Oh Lord, please bring me through",
But when the night is done
We seldom stop to see the joy
Of a new rising sun.
We ask the Lord to bless our plan
When things seem to be grim,
But when the plan goes well at last
We seldom think of Him,
 
So take the time to look around,
There’s beauty everywhere
And proof abundant of God’s love,
Of His enduring care!