The Man Who Had Nothing

The man awoke in the morning. He thanked God for the new day and his life.

He said,"I give it all to you my God". And the man had nothing.

As he ate his daily bread, he thought, "This is a gift from God. Thanks be to God." And the man had nothing.

As he started his daily work, he said, "My God, I give the efforts and accomplishments of the day to you." And the man had nothing.

After work the man stretched and moved his body about to exercise it. He said "Thank you God for this body you have given me. I offer you the aches and pains, the thirst and hunger, and the activities of my body." And the man had nothing.

The man thought of the people written on his heart, the people he loved. He said, "My God, I give all these people to you. May your love for them flow through me." And the man had nothing.

As the man paid his bills, he thanked God for the money he had earned. He gave alms as part of his bill paying. He saved money for later. He said "I offer the money I have to you my God. I thank you for its use. May I spend and save it wisely for the good of those I love." And the man had nothing.

As the man read, wrote, and studied, he offered it up to God. He thanked God for the learning. And the man had nothing.

As the man prayed before sleep, he thanked God for the day. He said, "My God, I offer you all my prayers, works, joys, sorrows and sufferings of this day. I thank you for your goodness and life." And the man had nothing.

The man slept well, in the care of God.

And the man had nothing.