My Heavenly Father

He is here. He was always here. He will always be here.
Protecting me, guiding me, leading me, cherishing me.
Holding me close to His heart.
I am content.
The world in unrest, I in Him, in perfect rest.
He is my calm-- around me the storm spins, my life is falling apart.
But he is holding me together. Because He is here, I am not falling apart.
He wants me, He treasures me, He loves me, He will never betray me.
My true Love, my Savior.

I walked, You walked beside me.
I stumbled, You held me steady.
I fell, You picked me up.
I passed out, You carried me through.

Broken pieces scattered on the ground.
Strong massive Hands reach down with tenderness.
Gently piecing me back together.
When He is done I'll be more complete than before.

I thought I was alone after you left, who would I have now?
My God took your place, My God surpassed you in your place.
It's no longer your place- it is His.
He is with me now as I work and as I rest.
He's the one that catches my tears and shares in my triumphs.
He's the reason I feel safe at night as I turn out all the lights.
He's the one that will protect me and hold me in His arms.
You say you worry about me? Why? God is taking care of me.

Where will this road take me?
Do I have more trails?
More things to overcome, to learn?
How much do I have to do, Lord?
How long and bumpy is this road?
I wish you would turn it into a freeway where I could zip right through.
Ah, but then again, freeways have accidents too.
I know the road won't be too rough for me, with you I can handle anything.
But I do wish it was a smoother ride.

Trusting You.
That is what I need to do.
That is what I need to learn.
Ok, God, Your It.
Take care of me, You said you would- so here it is- all my unknowns are now yours.
Do with them as You see fit.
Please give me peace as You are working on these things.
Please help me remember that You are in control and that You have the plan and You know what will happen.
I don't need to know because You have it under control.
I love You Lord.

Life goes on.
Days come, days go.
Each day a new challenge to overcome
Each day another time to draw near to Him
Each day another day to see His miracles and blessings.
Each day another chance to put our focus on Him.
Each day another day to live.
Life goes on- He gave us life, He'll give us the strength to live it.

A fight with God, a fight with emotions.
What I want- ME! God's will?
No God, forget it. Be quiet, leave me alone.
I WANT! I don't want.... it will hurt, it will cost me.
No, I won't!
Stop telling me yes- stop telling me what I know is right.
Stop telling me to trust You. I don't want to hear You.
Why can't I turn You off? Or at least turn the music up loud enough to drowned You out?
Ok, don't yell, I hear You.

Please guide me to desire You above all else.
Please show me where You want me and teach me to be willing to be used.
Please guide my thoughts with purity and let me long for only Your will.
Please give me discernment so I can tell the difference between an angel of light and the devil disguised as one.

Cradle me against your chest.
Cup my face with Your hands.
Hold my heart with such tenderness and love.
How blessed I am to call You Father.

I am here--
not depressed by what has happened.
Not longing for what I don't have.
I'm content.
Content in my Jesus.
You meet all my needs.
Your love amazes me.
You care about me... one so small.
You make me realize I mean so much to You...
Thank you Jesus.

Your hand of protection over us,
Your Spirit guiding my heart.
Complete your task through me, Oh Lord.
Accomplish Your work through me.

To die to myself is not to loose myself.
To give up selfish desires is not to not have any desires at all.
To live for the Lord is not that I don't live at all.