richards odes

Why Pray When You Can Worry?

We used to have a preacher who used the phrase above

Telling us with sarcasm to trust our Saviour’s love.

The fact he is a bishop now just shows you ought to know

That God really loves it when you let your humour show!

Of course the point is serious we all know we should pray

Not just when we’re worried but each and every day.

We know our God will answer prayers, always for the best

So are we right to worry how he’ll deal with our request?

Of course it’s human nature, we want it done our way.

And whether God will do that, who are we to say?

So we tend to worry especially when we know

We’re praying for our family, for we love them so.

Oh Lord, help me to trust You, I know you care for me,

So I’ll accept your answer, whatever that may be!