Circumstancial Evidence

Jesus,
Help me understand
The path of least resistance.
It may not be the right way.

When things are going well,
And all doors fly open,
You may not be there.

Help me see that opposition,
And difficult situations
May not be suffering for you.

When oppression comes
And everything is contrary,
It may not be your discipline.

Show me that circumstance
Good or bad
Are always on the path.

My faith and trust
are in you my Friend,
Not circumstantial evidence.

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.

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.

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!

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.