Oh God of all creation,
hear my song,
my theme is gratitude
for this, my life,
which you bestowed
and have sustained
through heights and depths
that only humans know.
Each day I marvel
at the vastness of the sky
and try to comprehend
your love and power.
I long to know your purpose,
understand the meaning
of it all, yet I cannot.
And so I go about my daily tasks,
Upheld by my resolve
to sing in harmony with you
whatever key you choose,
though it may be
unreachable for me.

—Elaine Parker Akin