Into Joy
Your wonderful Word guides me into joy,
Yet I stumble at points now and too often, again.
Let me hide behind you, Lord
Protect me from my own selfish vain.
It sometimes seems like a constant fight
My enemies and opponents in numbers grow
I feel their gossipy and flattering lips,
At least in my silly mind I think it is so.
In my weakness, I dishonor you,
In my shining moments, I neglect to credit you,
In my boasting, I shame you,
In my shame, I hide from you.
Forgive me my sins, my errors so plenty.
Mold me into the man you’ve designed me to be.
Create in me a beacon for others,
to look right through me unto you, Lord.
As I recall things I’ve done or thought,
My stomach turns at those words or deeds.
Not to crucify Christ twice on the cross,
Yet forgiveness, I once again plead.
With thanksgiving for your tender mercies
Your enduring love, Your amazing grace.
And as I read Scripture with diligent study
Your wonderful Word guides me into joy.
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