As I consider the enormity of Your creation,
Your brilliance and purpose divine,
Breathing it in with all my senses,
No reason for my complaints or whine.

From all of history before this time,
And for all eternity henceforth,
Nothing has ever occurred to You,
All of it planned, foreseen, and on course.

Such beauty comes from only Your design,
With majesty, all stories do testify
Of your wonderful loving kindness,
In prayer and study, draw me nigh.

In your Word I find great comfort,
Often, easing me into peaceful rest.
With prayer I seek, to my heart please speak,
The story of Jesus, I do love best.

 

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My head has occasion to be noisy,
At times, my heart let’s out a wail,
My imaginations run amok,
If it goes on too long, I’ll surely fail.

Take these thoughts away, Lord.
At your feet, these burdens I put,
Embracing your long-lasting peace, God,
Keep my troubles under your foot.

Lift me up against these storms,
Which haunt my mind and heart.
Protect me from my sin against thee,
Never again, do I want to depart.

Let me be a light to others,
Forgive me of dark periods past,
Have mercy upon me, Father.
These troubles to you, I cast.

The enemy is fighting fierce.
Battles within are waged in my mind,
Search my heart and spirit, Oh God,
At its core, I hope you will find:

That I sing a song of Glory!
Praising your character, true.
Of your love and enduring faithfulness,
My greatest hope and trust is because of You!

 

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Today, I come in worship, O God,
To your majesty and power,
Of your creativity and design.
For your tender mercies, your grace,
And your enduring love so divine.

Today, I come to sing you praise,
Wonderful savior, Great Shepherd,
Jesus, the Christ – cleanser of my sin,
Blessed redeemer, who went to the cross,
Eternal victory, defeating death, rising again.

Today, I come to listen, Holy Spirit
Full of wisdom, and counsel, my teacher.
For how you guide me, with constant prayer,
Groaning, interceding, and leading,
Great comfort to know you’re always there.

Today, I come to serve thee, Lord
Ar work, with smiles and tears,
In fellowship with others,
By example daily in my living,
Christ-like love to all strangers and brothers.

Today is yours, God
Allow me to redeem its time.
Thank you for the gift of this day,
In such a way to please you,
More aware of your love always.

 

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I messed up, God.
So many opportunities.
I wasted too many.
The time is and always will be,
Yours.

Elders I didn’t respect.
Followers I cast away.
Friends ignored. People wronged.
Not my people,
Yours.

Chances to proclaim your goodness,
To offer forgiveness or friendship,
To help heal someone’s hurt,
Not because of my words,
Yours.

The day is not mine to waste,
but of opportunities from now I find,
Thank you for forgiving me,
Redeemed, it’s no longer my life, but
Yours.

 

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