Mike Sansone

Your Word, O God,
Is a beacon of light,
Rescuing me out of dark places
Amidst shadows and fright.

How I love to dive in,
Soaking with tears I get wet,
Whether joyful or sad,
A cleansing I so often get.

From stories and parables,
Foretelling and song,
Clinging and caressing,
Guided right from wrong.

As I pray for wisdom or guidance,
You seem to allow me to find,
In my daily reading,
You speak to my heart and mind.

Thank you for my Bible,
and for teachers who,
can add perspective,
even an alternative view.

Even if I read the same passage,
Over and over I might see or hear,
An unction from the Holy Spirit,
Something new whispered in my ear.

Through thousands of years,
Protected and preserved,
Such a wonderful gift you’ve given!
Thank you, God, for your word.

 

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With a question on my mind,
With a battle at my hand,
I shall turn to you, Lord.

With a burden upon my heart,
With envy in my eyes,
I shall turn to you, Lord.

With words upon my lips,
With gossip in my ears,
I shall turn to you, Lord.

From my own selfish desires,
From my prideful, sinful ways,
I shall turn to you, Lord.

Not for my sake, O God,
But for others I might meet
With Kingdom truths I share, so
They shall turn to you, Lord.

Thank you, Jesus,
for your:
Example of living,
Blood washing me clean,
Constant giving of self,

Knowing my pain,
Healing my hurt,
Forgiving my sins,
Showing me love,
Always being with me,

Bearing my burdens,
Giving me rest,
Taking on my suffering,
Setting a standard,
Remaining patient with me,

Extravagantly loving me,
Teaching me with your Word,
Life-giving sacrifice,
Saving my eternal soul,
Thank you, Jesus.

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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