The Computer Prayer

Every evening,
as I'm lying here in bed,
this little prayer keeps running
through my mortal head.

God bless my Mom and Dad,
and bless my little child,
and take care of my spouse,
when things start gettin' wild.

And, God, there's one more thing
I wish that you would do;
I hope you don't mind me askin',
but please bless my computer too?

Now, I know it's not normal
to bless a motherboard,
but listen just a second
while I explain, my Lord.

You see, that little metal box
holds more than odds and ends.
Inside those small components,
exist a hundred of my friends.

Some, it's true, I've never seen,
and most, I've never met.
We've never shaken hands
or shared a meal as yet.

I know, for sure, they like me
by the kindnesses that they give,
and this little scrap of metal
is how I travel to where they live.

By faith, is how I know them,
much the same as I know you.
I share in what life brings them;
from that our friendship grew.

Please take an extra minute
from your duties, up above,
to bless this hunk of metal
that's filled with so much love.
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Linda VanOrden
Junction City, OR
LinLouVan@aol.com