No One Like You

O Lord, there is no one like you.
You speak and the heavens fall into place,
each word you speak is life itself.

There are no other gods.
My puny mind cannot grasp all you are,
But I know you are real.

May your Spirit take my spirit captive.
My He rule my body, mind, and soul.
I submit control!

Lead me in the right path.
Guide my steps.
I will follow you on this journey.

Help me grow in relationship with you.
Help me move from a babe in arms,
To brother and friend.

You call us to yourself.
The creator who walks with his creation.
There is no one like you.

Rain

O Lord, soak me in your heavenly rain.
Let every fiber of my being be drenched in your love and mercy.
Let the power of your presence satisfy my soul like the morning dew.
Wash me your cleansing stream.
My my sin be wiped away like a flood in the desert.
My my thirst be satisfied by your living water.
My you sooth my troubled soul with your healing fountain.
My you overwhelm me like a waterfall.

Waiting

Jesus, it is difficult to wait.
I'm not built for waiting.
Spontaneous, impetuous best describe me.
Teach me to wait.

I would sit at your feet.
I would wait in your presence.
I would listen for your words.
Help me know your voice.

Help me recognize your whisper.
May I joy in your laughter.
May I be silent in your discipline.
May I grasp your words of life.

Your words are strength for the day.
Your touch is courage for the moment.
Your presence is protection from the circumstance.
Your silence is the power of friendship.

buried alive

Lord I have been buried alive,
Selfishness, self-doubt, self-pity
Self-absorption, and self-centeredness
Have buried me alive.
I am dead.

But You are my resurrection.
You are my Life.
Breath into me you breath.
And I will live.

Selflessness because you are my provision.
Self-assurance because you are my strength.
Others centered because you care for me.

You are the drink to quench my thirst
You are the food to feed my soul.

I live.

Your Word

O lord let me learn in silence
Let me hear your word,
May you speak the living word.
Change my mind, change my heart
Renew me, restore me, remind me.

Steel my will to walk in obedience.
May my heart be at peace in following your word.
Let my mind grasp the power of your word.
Your word brings life to my being.
Without your word there is only existence.

Speak and I will listen.
Lead and I will follow.
Rest and I will be still.

Fasting

O lord teach me how to fast.
Not just the giving up of something
but the giving of something.
Not just a spiritual exercise of worship to know you better
and gather to myself some great spiritual prowess
But the living out of your love and purpose
To change a persons life not just the soul's destination.
Teach me lord, teach me.

Take Control

O Lord, my human nature tells me to take control.
to say things that curry favor,
to do things that ingratiate myself to others,
to make sure others know what I can do,
to protect myself, take care of myself,
promote myself, trust only myself.

O Lord, You are in control.
You are the one I will trust.
You promote
You watch over and protect your children.
The words I speak should only flow from your love.

O Lord, may your nature take over my nature.
I surrender to you. Take control.

Courage

O Lord, give me courage to stay the course.
My all you have designed for me come to pass.
when I wonder, hedge me in.
When mistakes of the past begin to march through my mind,
rain on the parade.

When I begin to judge myself by earthly criteria,
Remind me I live in your kingdom.
Show me continually what kingdom success is;
It is not in breadth of position, power, and prestige,
but in depth of relationship with you.

Confidence

O Lord, you are my confidence.
In you I will trust.
When others curse your name
I will worship you.
When others question your reality
I will believe in you.

When trials block my path
You will show me a way.
When temptation trips me,
You lift me up and lead the way.
When pride detours me
You gently lead me back.

You have declared your power and might.
You have declared there is no God but you.
You have declared your Word is everlasting.
You have declared your care for your children.
You have declared your Spirit is with those who love you.
I declare - you are my confidence.

Morning Praise

O Lord, in the morning I will praise your name.
Your grace and mercy are my constant companions.
Your Spirit goes before me and prepares my day.
I will bless your name.

My heart will sing your praise throughout the day.
Whether good or ill befall me, my song will rise to you.
May my words and actions declare your glory
to all who hear and see me.

When day ends I will rest in your peace.
For you and only you bring satisfaction.
You alone restore my body, mind and soul.
Even as my eyes close in sleep my heart rejoices in you.

My Hiding Place

O Lord, you are my hiding place,
You are the refuge of my soul.
When I am at odds with myself
and the world around me,
You open your arms and draw me in.

When I have grown weary from the struggle
You are my rest.
Help me remember the battle is yours.
It is not in confrontation
but in relaxing in your presence.

Whatever the result of each circumstance
- you are God.
You can be trusted.
Teach me to be satisfied with you and you alone.

You are my refuge, my strengh, my rest.

I Trust in You

O Lord, I declare my trust in you!
You are faithful.
You do all things well.
You delight in your children.
Their success makes you proud!

Teach me to walk in peaceful obedience.
Your design for me is greater than anything I can imagine.
Your provision is more than adequate.
Your presence is life.

O Lord I declare my trust in you.
When war is declared against me
I will stand in your armor.
When I am powerless against the foe
I will hide in you.

When My feet have taken me down the wayward path
You lovingly guide me back to your side.
When I fall into the pit
you rescue me.

When I have been blinded by the glitter of stuff
You gently heal my sight.
When I have been deafened by the siren call of success
You whisper my name and I hear again.

When my hands have created idols
You cleanse my hands so I may lift them in worship to you.
When I am puffed up by compliments
You kindly remind where the gift comes from.

When my mind has conceived grand plans for myself
You reveal your plans and I am humbled by your trust in me.
When my heart declares independence
You graciously remind me only in you am I at my best.


O Lord, I trust in you!

Not My Will...

O Lord, you never betray us!

Even when circumstance goes in contrary direction.

You are at work;

Teaching us, guiding us, growing us, molding us, refining us.

You are perfecting us;

If we allow you to take us through the circumstance.



Let me learn not to feel betrayed by circumstance,

or fight against it,

or finally desert it.

Help me understand why circumstance is there:

Fulfilling your work, your plan for my life.

As Jesus prayed....

Not my will but yours be done.

I Don't Want To Be Happy!

O Lord, everything in this world
tells us to seek happiness:
Seek it in what we have,
Seek it in what we do,
Use others to our own happy ends,
Find your happy place.

Happiness is not a destination.
Happiness is a drug.
It is frantically bought and sold daily.
It is a temporary fix for a permanent problem.
Happiness rises and falls with the circumstances.

Lord, I don't want to be happy.
I want to be joyful.
You are the source of joy.
You are joy.
Only relationship with you brings joy.
May your Spirit well up within me.
May your joy overflow from your presence within.
I choose Joy.

Standing in the Flood

O Lord, some days getting to you
is like walking through a monsoon flood.
I try with all my might, but cant get any closer.
All that is around me pushes back and interferes.

Lord, look on me; Father, I cry out to you.
Help your faltering child.
Your presence is the only safe place,
Your presence is my only protection.

Fill me with your strength to stand against the flood.
Fill me with your Spirit so our connection is strong.
Fill me with your sight to see beyond the present onslaught.
Fill me with joy so i may love life.

Jealousy and envy

O Lord, why do jealousy and envy rage against me so.
These twins of destruction pierce my soul.
They whisper to my heart.
"Others are successful, when will you!"
"Others are promoted, why aren't you!"
"Others have opportunity, why don't you!"

O Lord, rebuke these interlopers.
Send you Spirit to seal me in your presence.
I gladly place my body, mind, and spirit in your keeping.
You create my paths.
You direct my steps.

Lord, I no longer accept their companionship.
Forgive me for allowing them access to my heart.
I will stand against them.
May your Spirit strengthen my resolve.
I will bless your name.

The Storm still Rages

O Lord, The storm still rages.
But I am safe in you.
My enemies have plotted against me.
But you know their plans.

Destruction comes to claim his prize.
But you laugh in his face.
Confusion comes to spread his lies.
But your truth intervenes.
Frustration taunts me.
But your peace fills my soul.
Depression's darkness tries to overwhelm.
But your light explodes all around me.
Temptation arrives with ugly purpose.
But you answer the door.

You are my God.
In you I will be.

Following You

O Lord, Keep me on the path of your choosing.
I am easily distracted by others.
New challenges constantly call my name.
Circumstances demand attention.
Help me keep my eyes on you.

Let my feet follow you,
regardless of the surroundings,
regardless of the voices screaming,
regardless of the enticing songs.
Your path is true, it is secure, it does not wonder.

O Lord, your Spirit is my guide,
My Comforter, my Friend, my Protector.
I choose your path,
Even when I cannot see around the bend
Or over the rise.
Even when it looks like a dead-end.

I will trust you, I will rejoice in you.
You cannot lead me astray.
I will praise your name.

Eternity

O Lord, Help me focus on Eternity,
Not the things of this world;
Help me shake off this earthly entrapment.
Let me live in each moment.
Let me count the number of my days.
Let each action, each word have eternal value.

Change my heart to live with an eternal perspective.
Not the getting and the keeping,
And the getting more.
Help me to live out Kingdom values not earthly values.
Let the getting be for giving.
Let the having be for sharing.
Let Who has me be more important that what I have.

Let Eternity say, "He Lived well."

Distressed but Determined

Distressed

O Lord, In my distress I cry out to you.
I know in my heart you have not abandoned me.
But my eyes still focus on the circumstance.
You allow nothing into our lives that will destroy us.
Your desire is to make us stronger,
to rely on you more.

O Lord, I have done your work all my life.
But the work be damned.
If I don"t know you better, the work gains me nothing.
Others may benefit, to you be the glory.

Lord, I have to be honest,
I don't like the pain of growing up.
But like the butterfly, I will continue to struggle -
so I may soar with you.

I Will Praise

I Will Praise You
I will praise you Lord for you are good.
Even in the midst of trouble you are righteous.
The enemy of my soul, the enemy of my life is no match for you.

You hold me in your hand.
Your peace is my pillow.
Your joy my blanket in the cold of night.

Your greatness cannot be contained in the universe.
Your words are living sounds
Each word you speak brings life or death.

Engulf me in your presence.
Let your Spirit come and transform me.
My each fiber of my being be secured in your love.

I will praise you and only you.
Troubles are no match for your grace and mercy.
I will praise your and only you.

Ruin

Ruin
O Lord, I am facing ruin.
Are you turning away from me?
My soul whithers away like a flower in the desert.
Will those who watch, gloat over my failure.
Will they say, "God can't be trusted."
Not for my sake, but for theirs,
Answer my prayers, hear my groaning.
Do not delay.
My demise is close at hand.

Speak the word and I am free.
Let my heart rejoice in your comfort.
Let my ears be deaf to those who would scoff.
May your Spirit intercede on my behalf.
May your angels do battle against the enemy.
Hear my prayer - I wait for you.
You do all things well.
You see beyond the moment.
I will rest in you.

Hear My Prayer

Hear My Prayer
O Lord, teach me to fear you.
Help me cross the line from fearing circumstance and people
to fearing only you.

Cause my heart to be strengthened by your presence.
Cause my mind to be disciplined by your wisdom.
Cause my will to grasp the peace at bowing at your throne.

May your Spirit come, hear my request.
Your Word is true.
Your perfect love drives away fear.

Come now and loosen the chains of fear.
Destroy the shackles that have held be bound.
Burn the walls of the prison that have held me fast.

You do not refuse the cry of your children.
Hear my Prayer, O Lord, and answer me.
I will be careful to always praise your name for delivering me.

Rescue Me

O Lord, rescue me from the this fiery pit.
destroy the enemy of my soul.
bring clarity to my mind.
If rescue circumvents knowing you better,
leave me here.
You alone know how much I can bear.
I commit my spirit into your hands.
But I need your peace, I need your joy.
Overcome my melancholy.
Overrule my emotions.
Let me trust in your unfailing kindness.
Let me rest in arms of mercy.
Let your grace wash over me
like the oil of anointing.
Above all else,
I want to know you.

In the midst of turmoil and chaos,
I will worship you.
I will sing your praise.
I will walk with you.
My Savior, Defender, and Friend.

The Land of Famine

O Lord, I am living in the land of famine.
I didn't see the signs?
I ignored the signs?
I refused to see the signs?
O Lord, I have no foresight
and my hindsight has grown fuzzy.

I am at your mercy.
You alone know the motivations of my heart.
But, I have never refused to go where you have directed.
I have been as generous as I know how to be.
When I have seen a person in need I have helped them to the best of my ability.
I have carried some even after I should have let them go.
I have given of my time and resources to invest in your kingdom.

You do not refuse anyone forgiveness.
Those who repent stand inside you arms of protection and mercy.
You love to provide for your children.
O Lord, forgive my selfish heart, I repent of my trusting in self,
I am your child, bless me Father or I will die in this land of famine.

You are faithful, and I will bless your name.
You are faithful, and I will count your blessings.
You are faithful, I will accept your crushing and your discipline.
You are faithful, do not hide your face from me.
You are faithful, I will put my hope in you.
You are faithful, I will wait for the rain and the manna of your blessing.

Why Not Me

Why not me Lord, why not me.
Others are promoted; am I so unfaithful?
Others seem to catch all the breaks, why not me?
Others seem to have joyful lives, why not me?

Circumstances are not the issue.
Earthy promotion is not the goal.
You are such a gracious God - why me.
You continue to bless when there is no reason.
Your love is greater than my faults.
Your presence surrounds me when I don't deserve it.
You are unfailing in your care for your children.
Why me Lord, why me.

O Lord. It is all about You!

Stuck In-Between

Stuck In-Between

O Lord, I am stuck In-between,
I am no longer the idealistic youth.
And yet, I do not feel like a wise old man.

Lord, I am stuck in-between.
All the things I thought I knew...I don't.
The things I need to know, I have no grasp of.

I no longer know how you are leading me.
I no longer seem to hear as I should.
My sight is growing dim.

All I have is in jeopardy.
All that I thought you gifted me to do - gone.
I am broken, bruised, and battered.

I have tried to be your servant.
I am angry at you.
I am undone.

You are not stuck in-between.
You are constant from beginning to end.
In-between is where faith is tested, and trust is lived.

Whatever my sin, you have forgiven.
Your mercy and grace are my consolation.
I ask not for rescue, but sustenance to see me through.

Let me learn more of your companionship.
Let your peace overshadow me.
I will Worship You.

Living in the land of blessing,
Or in-between...
I Will Worship You.

Depressed But Not Defeated

O Lord, look on me with pity,
The habits of my mind have destroyed me,
My heart and mind have conspired,
The destruction of my soul is their delight.

But you are greater than my mind,
You created my heart.
O Lord, rescue me from myself.
Let me stand in the light of your love.

Defeat the darkness of depression.
Make me whole by your presence.
Give me strength to fight.
Give me strength to stand still.

Uphold me with your righteousness.
Overwhelm me with your joy.
Rescue me with your peace.
And I will continually praise your name.

Have Mercy

O Lord, my sin is every before me;
have mercy on me.
That which I know is right to do
slips through my grasp like holding onto the wind.
That which I know is wrong
clings to my like a bur on a horses mane.
Surround me by your presence.
Seal my mind from wondering destructive paths.
Have mercy on me.
Capture my heart so it will be true to you
and not its evil intent.
Have mercy on me.
Let my eyes focus on you the Almighty.
Let my ears hear the whisper of your Spirit.
Have mercy on me.
Let  my wondering cease
that I may journey with you,
My Friend, my Savior, My God.