I can't believe I almost missed it, Lord:
So, tonight I want to thank you:
for sweets that bring comfort,
contentment and joy!
contentment and joy!
for pastries
disguised as breakfast fare!
for treats, cakes and muffins,
delighting my palate!
for all things syrupy, gooey delighting my palate!
and sacchariferous!
And I thank you, too
for that sweetness that comes
with no empty calories,
no threat of cavities,
no "sugar highs"
and no excess weight...
Thank you, Lord:
for wholesome sweetness
of friendships that last...
the refreshing sweetness
of a warm day in spring...
the healing sweetness
of your generous mercy...
the tough sweetness
of perseverance...
the restorative sweetness
of an afternoon nap...
the holy sweetness
of the gift of your grace...
the healing sweetness
of a friend's forgiveness...
the revealing sweetness
of your wisdom and word...
the rewarding sweetness
of a job well done...
the welcome sweetness
of a second chance...
the calming sweetness
of some quiet time...
the restorative sweetness
of a good night's sleep...
and the welcome sweetness
of your presence and peace...
Sticky buns, Lord, are sweet on occasion
but nourish me always, I pray
with the sweetness that comes
from you and your grace
the sweetness that sticks
to my heart, my soul,
the sweetness of you
in my life every day...
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 sweet peace...
Amen.
How Sweet It Is by Chris Thomlin
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All the stories ever toldAll the songs the world could holdNot a single one comes closeTo tell You what's inside my soul
How sweet it is, how sweet it isHow sweet it is to be loved by JesusHow sweet it is, how sweet it isHow sweet it is to be loved by You
The measure of Your love so deepCould fill the tide of every seaNothing else in historyCompares to what You've done for me
How sweet it is, how sweet it isHow sweet it is to be loved by JesusHow sweet it is, how sweet it isHow sweet it is to be loved by You
By You (by You, Lord)By You, Lord (only You, Lord)How sweet it is (oh)How sweet it is (I've tasted and seen)I'm loved by You (the goodness of Your love, Lord)By You, Lord (the goodness of Your love)How sweet it is (how sweet it is)How sweet it is
The sun will burn its final flameAnd every tear be wiped awayWhen I see You face to faceForevermore my heart will say
How sweet it is (how sweet it is)How sweet it is (how sweet it is)How sweet it is to be loved by JesusHow sweet it is (how sweet it is)How sweet it is (I'll never know a love like You)How sweet it is to be loved by You
How sweet it is, how sweet it isHow sweet it is to be loved by JesusHow sweet it is, how sweet it isHow sweet it is to be loved by You
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