I wrote this a year and a half ago and last summer posted an audio of it on my sidebar. I happened across the text again and thought it worthy of posting again as the new year begins…
When I’m feeling anxious, Lord,
all on
pins and needles,
pins and needles,
when I’m worried ’bout my past,
about my future and today
then wrap your arms around me
with the warmth and
strength I need
strength I need
and fill my heart with courage,
just enough to get me through
all my troubles and my struggles,
the imagined and the real…
Clear my head and help me think
straight
straight
mend and heal my broken heart,
help me sort through my
confusion,
confusion,
bring sweet order to
my thoughts…
my thoughts…
When I worry ’bout my worries, Lord,
’bout fears
that I can’t name;
that I can’t name;
when my doubts and my misgivings
make me blind to this
day’s joy;
day’s joy;
when I’m sorry, oh-so-sorry
‘bout the stuff
that’s not my fault;
that’s not my fault;
when I fear I must have failed
although I did all
I could do;
I could do;
when I cannot find you, Lord,
in the forest of my
blessings,
blessings,
then stop me in my tracks,
gently take my hand
in yours
in yours
and lead me to that gentle peace
that’s only yours
to give…
to give…
Just help me get a grip, Lord,
help me stand on my
two feet
two feet
and when I start to falter
prop me up before I
fall…
fall…
Send your Spirit’s gracious strength
each time I start
to fall apart;
to fall apart;
fill my mind with wit and wisdom
when I’m not sure what
to say…
to say…
When embarrassed by my errors
and chagrined by my
mistakes,
mistakes,
help me humbly laugh and smile
at how human I’ve
become…
become…
Help me see what is, what’s real,
what’s mine to do,
to be, to own;
to be, to own;
to let go of all that keeps me, Lord,
from hope and trust
in you…
in you…
Be the Lord of my whole day,
grant me serenity
and grace
and grace
to accept the things I cannot do
and do all that
I can…
I can…
Protect me, Lord while I’m awake,
keep vigil while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch for you
and sleep safe in your peace…
Amen.
Tonight’s song is perfect for any evening – or morning!
