Thank God for Little Things

Thank you, God, for little things
that often come our way -
The things we take for granted
but don't mention when we pray -
The unexpected courtesy,
the thoughtful, kindly deed -
A hand reached out to help us
in the time of sudden need -
Oh, make us more aware, dear God,
of little daily graces
That come to us with "sweet surprise"
from never-dreamed-of places.

"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits . . . ." Psalms 68:16

By Helen Steiner Rice, taken from "Showers of Blessings"