Saturday, June 15, 2024

Yes or No

With “yes” and “no,” we speak our part, 
A simple power from the start. 
Our speech, unclad in needless guise, 
Avoids the web where falsehood lies.


In words of truth, we stand sincere, Reflecting righteousness so clear. No oaths we need, nor grand display, For in our hearts, His teachings sway. Let honesty be our firm creed, In every thought, in every deed. Transparent lives, like glass so pure, In Jesus’ path, we are secure. So let us walk with hearts ablaze, In truthful ways, His name we praise. Our actions mirror what we say, As we live out our faith each day.

In the midst of tasks, both big and small, God's voice echoes, a gentle call. In our duties, let faithfulness never wane, For in unexpected moments, God's call may rain. Answer promptly, let not hesitation bind, God's call is a treasure, precious to find. Sacrifices may come, as we heed His voice, Yet in His perfect plan, we'll rejoice.

When we decide to follow, let nothing hold us back, Wholeheartedly we step forward, on this holy track. Leaving behind the old, embracing the divine, In God's service, our lives align. Living a life of faith, obedience our song, In generosity we find, where we truly belong. Committing ourselves fully, in service we stand, Sharing His blessings, across the land.

In the shelter of Your wings, we find our peace, A refuge from the storm, where fears cease. You are the source of every good and perfect thing, Our rock, our fortress, the reason we sing. Our inheritance, Lord, is in Your hand, A promised land where milk and honey stand. In You alone, our satisfaction lies, Apart from You, every good thing dies.

In the darkest valleys, when shadows loom, Your wisdom guides us through the gloom. Your counsel whispers in the silent night, A beacon of hope, a guiding light. With You beside us, we shall not fall, For You are with us through it all. You will not leave us; this we know, For Your love is constant; it does not go. Rejoice in hope of resurrection’s dawn, The grave could not hold; its power is gone. In life or death, we are Yours to keep, In Your promise eternal, we find our sleep.

Let us trust in You with all our heart, From Your path of love may we never depart. Seeking Your counsel in every decision, Finding in You our ultimate vision.
Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. - Psalm 19:15

Prayer

What lies within this fragile heart that beats and bleeds and breaks apart. What secrets does it hold inside that I have tried so hard to hide. What dreams and hopes and fears and doubts that fill my mind and make me shout. What passions and desires and joys and pains that stir my soul and course my veins. What words and thoughts and feelings and deeds that shape my life and guide my needs. What truths and lies and rights and wrongs that form my voice and sing my songs. What is this heart that you can see that only you can set me free. What is this heart that I conceal that only you can make me reveal.