How God is Always Present in Your Work

I want to acknowledge Our Lord during my work day. Some days I simply don't. I don't know how I get so wrapped up in my work that I don't even say a quick aspiration, or make some other simple mental acknowledgment - not even one! - throughout the entire day, but that's just what happens sometimes.

But here's a poem I ran across that reminds He's there, in all I do, in spite of my failing to acknowledge Him.

A Very Present Help

He's helping me now this moment,

Though I may not see it or hear,

Perhaps by a friend far distant,

Perhaps by a stranger near,

Perhaps by the printed word;

In ways that I know and know not

I have the help of the Lord.

He's keeping me now - this moment

However I need it most

Perhaps by a single angel,

Perhaps by a mighty host,

Perhaps by the chain that frets me,

Or the walls that shut me in;

In ways that I know and know not,

He keeps me from harm and sin.

He's guiding me now - this moment,

In pathways easy or hard,

Perhaps by a door wide open,

Perhaps by a door fast barred,

Perhaps by a joy whitholden,

Perhaps by a gladness give;

In ways that I know and know not

He's leading me up to Heaven

He's using me now - this moment,

And whether I go or stand perhaps by a plan accomplished

Perhaps when He stays my hand

Perhaps by a word in season,

Perhaps by a silent prayer;

In ways that I know and know not,

His labor of love I share.

(Annie Johnson Flint)