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.