TWO SECONDS

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It only takes two seconds to say
Thank You, Lord
One one thousand two
Three powerful words
To express your gratitude

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
At the start of every day
After you open your eyes
To a day of new beginnings

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you have life, health, and strength 
The ability to move your limbs
And breath out and in again

 
You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you can see and know the clock is ticking
One second, minute, or hour at a time
In the land of the living

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you can lift your hands in praise
Wiggle your fingers and toes in awe
A witness to what the Lord has made

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you can reach for and find the Word
Make a decision to start your day
With Him - In physical or electronic form

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you know that He hears your prayers 
Of thanksgiving and supplication
Knowing the presence of the Lord is here

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
I am not forsaken nor alone
For this is the day the Lord has made
Let us rejoice and be glad
The Lord Almighty
Is seated on the throne

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you have experienced His mercy and grace
From the moment you wake up
Until the time you lay your head down to rest

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you are a benefactor of His goodness
Know ye that the Lord our God is faithful
Refuse to doubt this blessed assurance 

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you have clothes to wear and food to eat
You have nourishment for your body
A closet of garments and shoes for your feet

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you can take one step at a time
Moving you closer to your destination
As your day continues to unwind

You can say, “Thank You, Lord”
If you believe in or have experienced
A MIRACLE
Take a closer look in the mirror 
To see one of His creations staring back at you
YOU ARE AN ORIGINAL

How do you say, “Thank You, Lord”?
At the start of each new day
IT ONLY TAKES TWO SECONDS
After you open your eyes
To a day of new beginnings
The Father is ready to respond
 

Shuntrela Rogers-Gillion©