Bring me to a place, Lord,
Where with others I can pray.
If I am to preach, Holy Spirit,
Give me the words to say.

If I am to sing praises, Father,
Please lend your ear to my heart.
If there be any need of service,
A duty of work I’ll do my part.

For I come today in worship,
Perhaps in a gathering of souls;
Looking to you for everything,
Not comparing talents, scars, or moles.

Let me turn to Jesus,
As the best example to seek.
If I do well in following,
Keep this sinner’s heart meek.

I want to know you better,
I want to love you so,
With obedience and faith,
To a place which I should go.

 

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As trees dance in the wind,
As water or snow empties from the skies,
As the earth shakes in its rotation,
I watch in wonder, the workings of this earth.

As squirrels scamper about their work,
As birds sing a symphony above,
As dogs love and protect their families,
I watch in wonder, the residents of this earth.

As water flows with multiple reason,
As plants grow for food, air, and shade,
As scenes of beauty are etched by both rock and cloud,
I watch in wonder, the nature of this earth.

As changes come, at times surprise and shocking,
As people are displaced, at times in pain and discomfort,
As cries go out to and about you, at times with bitterness and fear,
I watch in wonder, your work within this earth.

I watch in wonder, the recovery of this earth.
As I see images of other worlds and galaxies,
As I read accounts of historical changes,
As I hear reports of what may be ahead,
I watch in wonder, the universe beyond this earth.

As I hear the cries along changes path,
As I cringe at how some treat your land,
As I pray for mercy for those being changed,
I watch in wonder, the design of your creation, this earth.

I am simply a steward of things you’ve created,
You are the Creator of creation,
And time and again, your ways prove true,
I watch in wonder, your love and creation of this earth.

Faithful as I try to be,
I find myself often falling short.
Distractions, attractions, desires and wants;
Not all of my thoughts are of a good report.

Thank you, Lord, for giving me rest,
Allowing me to gently abide in the vine.
When my mind and heart grow hectic.
I realize I don’t need to rush all the time.

Rather, when I calmly slow down to still,
Pondering your words; kneeling into prayer,
My heart enters peace, my mind tags along,
Once again, of your love, I’m aware.

Make me contagious with this spirit,
Keep me courageous each step of the way.
Thank you for your grace and your mercy.
Always aware and calm, with you I’ll stay.

 

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Not About Me

Cover me, Lord
in your comfort,
So I can testify of your kindness.

Strengthen me,
for spiritual battle,
So I may witness your victory in the midst

Weaken me,
from my own self-destruction,
So I rely on your ways and understanding.

Guide me,
on righteous paths,
So I can be secure in your love.

Teach me,
to live on a Roman road,
So I can lead others along the way.

Prove me,
to grow more fruitful,
So I can better serve those in my path.

Guard me,
with your armor,
So I might recognize and defeat the enemy.

Protect me,
with your Word,
So I might always do well in your eyes.

Fill me,
with your joy,
So I will be a contagious light among others.

Hide me,
from my fears,
So that I may stay courageous.

Equip me,
to share good news,
So others may know of your goodness.

Hold me,
in your enduring love,
So I might not falter or grow weary.

Correct me,
in my temptation,
So that I don’t sin against you.

Forgive me,
in my error and sin,
So I might testify of your tender mercies.

Remove me,
from my judgmental ways,
So I don’t dismiss others too quickly.

Humble me,
when I think highly of myself.
So I might only rely on your strength.

Keep me,
from my opponent’s harm,
So that I may show them your loving kindness.

Feed me,
for today only,
So my trust is always and only for you.

Show me, God,
in all these things;
how to serve, not for me:
but for Kingdom sake

Always Open

Whether it’s short.
Whether it’s long.
Drowning with tears,
or praising with song.

To know that your presence, God
With me anytime, anywhere;
Always Open,
For spontaneous prayer.

If I hurt, hear my cry,
If I rejoice, hear my praise,
Thank you for being Always Open,
All my nights, all my days.

 

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