Heartprints

Whatever our hands touch-
We leave fingerprints!
On walls, on furniture,
On doorknobs, dishes, books,
As we touch we leave our identity.

O God, wherever I go today,
Help me to leave heartprints!
Heartprints of compassion,
Of understanding and love.
Heartprints of kindness
And genuine concern.

May my heart touch a lonely neighbor,
Or a runaway daughter,
Or an anxious mother,
Or, perhaps, a dear friend!

Lord, send me out today
To leave heartprints.
And if anyone should say,
"I felt your touch,"
May that one sense thy love
Touching through me.

(Author Unknown )