Now’s A Good Time

 

 

Now’s a good time to give thanks

Just in case you didn’t yesterday,

The worse of Storm Bret’s long past

Though the skies are still grey.

 

Yes, we had some wind and rain

But once again we were spared,

Let’s give thanks to God Almighty

For the fact we are still here.

 

A few may have received damage

Due to some falling trees

But there was no loss of limb or life

And for that we must be pleased.

 

Now’s a good time to give thanks

For consolations, not a few

And if you are reading this poem,

At least one of them is you.

 

Say a prayer for the unfortunate

And do so without judging,

Do not reflect on God as a Bajan-

It’s time to stop such fussing.

 

For God is no man’s debtor

Having never borrowed from man

Thus, never to Him ascribe partiality

As a part of His divine plan.

 

His ways are past finding out

And His thoughts are not ours,

Never must we stand in judgment

When hearing of another’s horror.

 

 

Just give thanks in everything

Even when we don’t understand

For everything works for our good

And nothing can thwart His plan.

 

Now’s a good time to give thanks

For the worst we have not seen,

All thanks to God for sparing us

From whatever could have been.

 

Our merciful and gracious Father

We praise You for this day;

For this time you have given to thank you,

We humbly and gratefully pray.

 

Stewart Russell © June 23, 2023