Be My Song

Sometimes life takes the melody

Leaves me barren and empty

With nothing worth saying

Yet You come with inspiration

And a purpose to sing

And I feel I have something to bring

Sometimes I push You away from me

Refusing to let Your grace play through me

I'm stubborn and prideful

And full of myself

Then I'm stuck in my mess

With feelings I can't express

Sometimes I come with open arms to You

Crying for truth

Longing for substance

And some sense to this life

Wanting a song to sing

And I feel You bring nothing

Be my song

When this world makes perfect sense

Be my song

When life gets too intense

Come and sing to me

Until I have strength to sing to You

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Confession

God, forgive me for not focusing on You during worship.

Forgive me for being so cynical.

Forgive me for being judgmental; of those leading and those worshipping.

Forgive me for thinking it’s all about me.

Forgive me for not putting You first above all things.

Forgive me for going about my life like I don’t need You.

Forgive me for not always accepting Your love.

Forgive me for not giving You the love you so deserve.

 

What do you need to confess?

Praying without ceasing

I had another post scheduled for today, but I chose to put it on hold. Last night I received some bad news about a dear friend who went to the ER. He is in critical condition.

The Scripture “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), always stumps me until I’m faced with situations like this. On normal days, I cannot fathom praying continually without stopping. When bad news hits, all of a sudden it seems like a reasonable request. I found my thoughts with him all last night. Even after going to bed, I woke up almost every hour and every time offered up a quick prayer. I dreamed about him and the situation.

Prayer is a form of worship. So this morning, my worship is my plea for healing, strength, and His miracles.

Thanks for letting me share, and if you feel inclined, please say a prayer for Daniel.