Ungrateful Child

If my child came to me in need with confidence that I would heed his plea, responding right away, giving my help without delay, if then he took my gift and left, would I not feel a bit bereft if he gave no more thought to me until one more emergency? Is that not how I treat my Lord, taking him at his loving word, beseeching when the need is there, forgetting him when times are fair? Dear Lord, I come with hat in hand, to let You know I understand that You are there through thick or thin, whether I lose or if I win. So now, right now, upon my knee, I'm thanking You for helping me through sorrows and admitting too the days I have forgotten You. I long to be the grateful one acknowledging all that You have done.