Oh Lord – Thank You for spending time with me. I know You are always available for me and yet I stay away too often. But alas, I loved our time together – You and me. You taught me so much again. I am forgiven, I am clean, You are the Restorer, You have plans for me, In You there is Hope, You will strengthen my inner-self, You alone are worthy of my praise.
even still, God October 3, 2008
Lord – I want to know what the next steps are. Do I stay where I am at or do I move on to that which I think You are calling me? How do I know that it is You and not me? Will I be able to handle the pressures – the stress? Do you want to use me? God – I don’t question You – I question me. Am I stepping forward in Your desires or my own – or am I doing something worse – not even stepping forward? I want the job I do to glorify You, God, because You deserve it. I want to walk boldly in faith – have God spoken discernment. Lord – would you use the community around me – the people around – Your Living Word – and Your precious Holy Spirit to speak the truth to me – so that I can walk confidently that I am moving in the tide of the ocean that is You? Propel me Lord. Bring me to Action. And in the moment of rest Lord, even still, God – I praise you for keeping me thus far – for the fact that You alone are God – there is none above You – For You are RULER of ALL! Amen
for who He is September 28, 2008
Do I worship God merely because He deserves it?
He does in fact deserve it – He is the only one who ‘deserves’ anything.
He is worthy of my praise, adoration, and sole commitment.
Lord – Teach me to praise you like I should.
confession September 10, 2008
There comes a time when one must confess.
Jesus – You are the Word – Your Word is the Bread of life. And since this is true, I confess that Lord, I certainly must be starving. Lord, I ask You to draw me into Your Living Word – Fill my hunger pains – and help me to see the oportunities I have – the time that is in my day in which I can read Your Word – that I can praise Your Holy Name. God – please give me strength to clear the busy-ness from my day so that I may soak in You. Amen.
Hast Thou Not Seen? July 18, 2008
Praise to the Lord who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth.
Shelters thee under His wings yea so gently sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen, how thy desires e’er have been
granted in what He ordaineth.
Hallelujah
Praise Him July 14, 2008
How can I Praise My God?
I can tell Him how wonderful He is in my prayers.
I can lift my hands and voice to Him.
I can serve others in the name of Jesus without selfish gain.
I can go to bed on time so that I am refreshed each day and reflect His image to others.
I can meditate on Him, write about Him, and make creative expressions for Him.
I can love Him with all my heart and soul and mind.
Your Name May 15, 2008
I am going to sing this song at my friend’s wedding at the end of May. It is so exciting to see her transformed into a person who moved by the name of God.
As morning dawns and evening fades
You inspire songs of praise
That rise from earth to touch Your heart and glorify Your Name
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
‘Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your Name
Jesus, in Your Name we pray
Come and fill our hearts today
Lord, give us strength to live for You and glorify Your Name
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
‘Cause nothing has the power to save but Your Name
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
‘Cause nothing has the power to save but
‘Cause nothing has the power to save but Your Name
words and music are written by Paul Baloche and Glen Packlam
performed by Phillips, Craig, and Dean
You Alone May 9, 2008
This song written by David Crowder is in my top 10 favorite worship songs.
You are the only one I need
I bow all of me at Your feet
I worship You alone
You have gven me more than
I could ever have wanted
And I want to give You my heart and my soul
You alone are Father
And You alone are good
You are alone are Savior
And You alone are God
I’m alive, I’m alive
I’m alive, I’m alive
Constant Yearning April 26, 2008
I want to be like Daniel.
He was a man who knew God’s word – he was constantly listening to what God was saying to him – and he had incredible faith. It seems as if he never winced. Daniel’s constant yearning for God made him a man that was trusted by God; and much wisdom and knowledge was given. From that, I believe that he was equipped with his faith that God is in control. My favorite verses that echo this are Daniel 2:20-23.
Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him. It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to men of understanding. It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him. To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, For you have given me wisdom and power; even now You have made known to me what we requested of you. For You have made known to us the king’s matter.
speak of You April 21, 2008
great is the Lord, so worthy of praise
great is the Lord
one generation will
commend Your kingdom
to one another
they will speak of You
and i will meditate
on Your wonder
and they, they will speak
of Your glorious splendor
of Your majesty
everyday i’ll praise thee
forever and ever
everyday i will praise
for You open Your hand
and satisfy desires of all things
my God the King
the Lord is gracious
and slow to anger
He is rich in love
He is good to all
all who call on Him
in truth He is near to
and He hears their cry
and saves them
Psalm 145 lyrics written by Shane & Shane.
Lyrics adapted from Psalm 145
