It's my hope that some of my readers will relate to my prayer tonight - and that my younger readers might pause and consider what's ahead for them..
I forget many things, Lord,
but fresh in my memory still
are my younger, active, suppler days,
my tireless, spirited, peppy days,
my vigorous, stronger, sprightly days...
My steps have slowed and lost their spring,
I tire more quickly, my energy lags;
I'm much more content with taking it easy
and watching while others pick up the slack...
But I hope, I trust and I certainly pray
that in my heart their still lives a youth
who's only grown wiser,
more cautious and prudent,
slower to judge, quicker to pardon,
more understanding of all the burdens
each of us carries for years, for decades
- through a life's time -
'til it's time to lay down
what we've carried so long
and surrender to you,
to your mercy and love...
But I'm not done yet, Lord,
- no, not at all!
I've more to do, to give and to share,
to ponder and pray on,
to survey with awe,
to wonder at, sing for, delight in
and cherish
as gifts of your grace,
enlivening and healing
and filling my soul
every day, every night
with your generous presence,
your calming Spirit
and the gift of your everlasting peace...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep rest in your peace...
Amen.
God of My Youth, I Remember
by The Living Words
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God of my youth I remember
Your call on my life took me o'er
Your love has seen
me through all my days
I stand here by Your grace
on this altar I've written my life
tells of a story I have with You my Lord
I want the world to know
God of my forever
and forever I'm with You
my life is saved with a price
Your sacrifice redeemed my soul
God of my forever
and forever I will sing
my greatest honor will always be
to serve my Lord and King
God of my all I've surrendered
my heart finds rest in Your word
praises will not be enough to show
how my love for You has grown
nothing matters when You're here with me
in the end just to hear You say
"well done"
bowing before Your throne
God of my forever
and forever I'm with You
my life is save with a price
Your sacrifice
redeemed my soul
God of my forever
and forever I will sing
my greatest honor will always be
to serve my Lord and King
forever and ever
Jesus You alone in glory reign
forever and ever
with You I walk this narrow way
God of my forever
and forever I'm with You
my life is saved with a price
Your sacrifice redeemed my soul
God of my forever
and forever I will sing
my greatest honor will always be
to serve my Lord and King
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