Drinking from a Saucer

© Patty Fitts. All Rights Reserved.

I've never made a fortune
And it is probably too late now
But I don't worry about that
I'm happy anyhow
As I go along life's journey
I'm reaping better than I sowed,
I'm drinking from my saucer
'cause my cup has overflowed.

Ain't got a lot of riches
Sometimes the goings rough
But I've got friends that love me,
That makes me rich enough.
I thank God for his blessings
and the mercy he's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer
'cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong
and my faith got a little thin
then all at once the dark clouds parted
and the sun broke through again.
So Lord, help me not to gripe
about tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer
'cause my cup has overflowed.

And if God gives me strength and courage
when the way gets steep and rough
I'll try not to ask for blessings
I'm already blessed enough.
And may I never be too busy
to help another bear his load
For I'll keep drinking from my saucer
'cause my cup has overflowed.

Reprinted from Grace Drops, Volume 5 (2007).

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