Slow Me Down

I came across a poem today that stuck out to me: 

"Slow me down, Lord, I am going too fast. 

I can't see my brother as he goes past; 

I miss a lot of good things day by day.  

Including the blessings you send my way.  

Slow me down, Lord, so I can see

More of the things that are good for me;

A lot less of me, so there'll be more of you,

Let more of heaven come shining through,

Let me help a brother when the going's rough

When folks work together, things aren't so tough;

Slow me down, Lord, so that I can talk

with more of your angels...slow me down to a walk."

My favorite part of this prayer is the phrase, "Slow me down, Lord so that I can talk with more of your angels." I look at these "angels" as the good people that i'm surrounded by everyday. The Lord has placed certain people in our lives so we can grow to be stronger and better people. All we have to do is open our eyes and slow down and try to find the good in everyone. Every person can teach us a lesson, good or bad. I have met people that I know are put in my life at a specific time for a reason. I am so grateful for the friends that I have met recently that have saved me. I am going to try to be more grateful for the blessings that I receive each day and for the strength I have to move on. With the Lords help, we can overcome anything. 

Love, Al