love paradox
o holiest Spirit
be my Guide
rest
Holy Family
suffering
celestial rout
AO Abba
Glorified
sometimes
weakness
Oh! for
motivation
You, I, we
thanksgiving daily
grace!
very present Help
Thank YOU!
winter morning prayer
20. Present
21. justice
22. joy!
23. hearth fire
24. I want to be
25. before I think it
26. I praise You!
27. alone and not
28. honor
29. mourning to morning
30. do I hear You
31. sweetest Comforter
32. given
33. heavenly Father
34. Daddy
35. will it-will You?
36. to the One
36. the cool breeze today
37. for endless grace
38. I come in prayer
39. enough
40. graces
41. double
1.
-LOVE PARADOX-
You had to tell them
Each time You came near
"Do not fear"
Yet my fear of You is clean
Your holiness not mean
Your face can not be seen
Oh God of Light
That You call out
"Come to me"
That You work to set me free
Your nearness nurtures all
Still the distance
From the Fall
Oh Lord of unfathomable light
Your love is what sets right
Child of the Day in sight
On my knees Abba no more in flight
2.
-O HOLIEST SPIRIT-
Oh Holiest Spirit
I open my soul
Your Voice- may I hear it
I yield control
Mould my intent
My Compass and Guide
Directed and sent
Lord God glorified!
3.
-BE MY GUIDE-
In my trials Lord, be my Guide
In my victories, receive my praise
In all things, Abba, with me still
Keep me still
Still my heart
Lest I stray
In my journeys Father, be my Guide
Ride with me, where I ride
Holy Spirit, fill inside
Oh Lord, guide!
Be my Guide
Eyes to see, Your gift of sight
Guide me Savior as a child of the light
Insight my path, You are the Way
Lord- my Guide
Both night and day
4.
-REST-
Oh Wonderful Prince of Peace
Asleep in the storm-rocked boat
Forever You encircle me
Rock, mountain range, moat
I love my saintly family
Not alone in my deepest sea
Yet grateful
I
In solitude
So Blessed...
You grant me
rest.
5.
-HOLY FAMILY-
God of our fathers
God of my father
God my Father
Abba
Daddy
No one knows like You do
No one knows as You do
No one loves like You
Father of my Lord Jesus
Lord, Jesus -Savior
Elder Brother
Creator of family
No one knows family-
No one does family
As You do
Spirit of my Father
Spirit of my Savior
Praises to You
Holy Family
Father/Spirit/Son
Who, with His children, One
We are -one-.
6.
-SUFFERING-
oh Please Dear Father
our God, my God
when suffering is great
expected or not
be the never-leave-us-nor-forsake-us Shepherd
Savior of soul if not body
for the aged around me
the aged within me
the aging -all
in time of need
must trust You
Oh hear us -Lord hear our cries, our call!
in the unfamiliar
the unexpected
at times denial
in the moments of trial
be it seconds, minutes, days, weeks, years
Your holy presence our grace in our fears
For the sun not only sets
it rises again
Dear Father, Lord Savior
Sweet Spirit
Friend
Sticking closer than a brother
Immanuel
we repeat the truth:
He does ALL things well!
7.
-CELESTIAL ROUT-
To You my All, Almighty
To You my praises ring
From You are countless graces
From You true life sings!
Chasing away our fears
Filling our every year
Bottling every tear
Spirit hovering here!
The end of sinner's pout
Conducting prisoners out
The heavenly choirs shout
At such celestial rout!
8.
-AO ABBA-
Alpha, Omega
First, Last
Beginning of my life
Ending of my past
Name of all trembling
In heaven, in hell
Of grace never ending
Your children tell
Who was, and is
And is to come
Father, God, Savior
Your equal?
None.
9.
-GLORIFIED!-
O my heavenly Father
Lord, my earthly Love
Loving You because You first loved us
O my risen Savior
Ever-present King
Grace, forgiveness, calling
Plus, plus, plus
Blessed Sovereign Spirit
Teacher, Comforter
All and more you bring with every tide
Sacred Holy Three
Oh may my offerings be
Worship, honor, YOU most Glorified!
10.
-SOMETIMES-
Sometimes we, like the pharisees
Think that we see
When we don't
Sometimes we say we'll do it Your way
While in reality sometimes we won't
Oh Spirit of grace, Help us keep pace
Walking not just talking of faith
In obedience, not in obstinance
Entering the narrow gate
11.
-WEAKNESS-
Oh how weak I can
So easily be, Son of man
Who, like we so tempted
Yet unlike I
You never sinned
40 days, 40 nights
And then 3 massive moments
Where our Savior did respond
Living Word with the Word
Hunger, pride, glory
Indeed the human story
Passing with colors and
Angels flying
You DO All Things well
So I draw strength from You
The only One Source true
Praise You for graces of the Spirit's power
In my victories, repentances, remorse
Grace to stay the course
12.
-Oh! for-
Oh! for
the beating heart
the good air
the lungs that work
the rich soil earth
the deep woods
the clear streams
the Prince of Peace
fulfilling dreams
for
grace that saves
mercy sure
forever love
my Savior's- pure
I give you thanks
I give you praise
For You, for all
Ancient of days!
13.
-MOTIVATION-
O Most High and Only God
Without hesitation
Who knows my thoughts before I think
My every motivation
Lust of the eyes and flesh
Pride, imagination
Darkened in my weakness
The flashing bolt temptation
From Whom and how deliverance comes
My Savior and Salvation
Forgive and set me free indeed
Please hear my supplication
My thanks and praise and worship
To You Lord Everlasting
With You eternal blessedness
Sin and shame are passing
14.
-YOU, I, WE-
My God, God of me
The one you have never forsaken
O Almighty, hear my plea
To surrender the life You have taken
You, trustworthy and true
You, to Whom worship is due
You, never leaving me alone
You, forever enthroned
You, calling me home
I, in need deep and wide
I, seek to walk by Your side
I, to keep step with Your stride
I, an apple of Your eye
Our God, God of ours
Creator of sun, moon and stars
We, as field and forest blessed
We, the beloved you grant rest
15.
-THANKSGIVING DAILY-
I Thank You Lord and God
I Thank You Holy Jesus
I Thank You- for your Spirit lifts
For every gift piled upon gift!
For every single good thing
Crosses from which my growth springs
For blessings near and far
Dear Bright and Morning Star
Not one but every day
In all my work and play
Here with me to stay
My Truth, Light and Way
Bless You for the sun and rain
Bless You for removing shame
For scouring my every stain
I Thank You God Who Reigns!
16.
-GRACE!-
LORD God of Grace
For every breath
Grace
Each single step
Grace
That we repent
Grace
Forgiveness sent
Grace
For all truthsong
Grace
For every wrong
Grace
Each day and night
Grace
In love and light
Grace
To put things right
Grace
O Trinity
To worship You eternally
17.
-VERY PRESENT HELP-
In each trial and struggle
Each and every moment
With exasperations
Frustrations, and my foment
Present in my troubles
When playing the hand I'm dealt
None other than my Savior
My very present Help
O God of understanding
From Whom nothing is hid
I place all in Your hands
On You alone my bid
18.
-Thank YOU!-
For each and every gift
For all the pains I've missed
For grace and forgiveness
With You -eternal bliss
For all the family, friends
On You we all depend
From You come all good things
My very breath to sing
Giving thanks forever
My Spirit, Savior, Father
For everything and then
I'll thank You yet again!
19.
-WINTER MORNING PRAYER-
It's cold out there this morning
The homeless and landlords both know
The winter wind is starting to blow
I wonder the effect
To cash flow
Fire barrels needing fuel
In this northern clime
I'll put another layer on
Thankful I've got mine
Oh Lord have mercy on them
In this bitter freeze
None of us beyond the reach
Of sharp-point need
Or Cain-like greed
20.
-PRESENTS-
Oh beautiful grace-filled Present
Beyond even that of my wife
The love, forgiveness and promises
Your Presence each day of my life
Emmanuel- God WITH me
God with us, God here in our world
Oh Father, Oh Son, Oh Spirit
Your sweet compassion unfurled
In the night like the stars smiling down
At sunrise as on Easter dawn
Your Presence
Oh living and active One
Unceasing, immediate, close
Present of presence
Oh Lord: my Utmost!
21.
-JUSTICE-
Lord God of heaven and earth
Hear the cry of your saints and more
Asking for justice- release from oppressors
Pleading for laws that are just -and Lord
Mercy, kindness, deliverance
For all in minority, all who are poor
Father God hear Your children in need
God of compassion you know all who bleed
The hungry, and those who afflicted by schism
Whipped by demonic attacked by racism
Please our Dear King
Cause us to sing
Of Your grace and Your favor
Which You offer and bring
Let justice roll down
As the prophets foretold
Hear our cries God of mercy
And Your healing fully unfold
22. -JOY!-
Oh the Gift of Perfection
Joy of cancelling rejection
As I, with the multitude
To shepherds, heaven-sent
Father Whom I serve
In all things be praised
To them true faith You gave
In Your Advent
Sweet, our songs of joy
Announced this baby boy
They believed and followed
The long-awaited One Who makes content!
23. -HEARTH FIRE-
In winter cold
Hearth fire burns
Depths of Your Spirit
May I truly learn
Oh Embers of Light
Overcoming dark
Your fire turns
So lights my heart
Reveals my path
Gifts me with cheer
Eternal God
Emmanuel
Here!
24. -I WANT TO BE-
Lord God
I want to be
A song You sing
Among songs
I desire to be
A melody of love
In the rhythm of truth
With the beat of good, necessary lament
Lyrics inspiring justice
Creating good trouble
Singing mercy and grace
To the least
And to all with ears to hear
25. -BEFORE I THINK IT-
All-wise Father
Before I was born
You knew
Before I think a thought
It's inside You
I'm learning silence
Yes, it's true
In quiet peace
My listening, do
I talk and talk
You know my walk
I seek to hear
You, ever near
My Father, Friend
Beginning
And End
26. -I PRAISE YOU!-
From Whom all blessings flow
I praise You along with all creatures here below
I praise You along with all of the heavenly hosts above
I praise You for your everlasting love!
I Praise You Father!
I Praise You Jesus!
I Praise You Holy Ghost!
I praise You for Your "Yes"
I praise You for Your "No"
For answered prayer
For unanswered prayer
For Your countless graces
For Your forgiveness beyond measure
For the love of all loves
You my Greatest Treasure!
27. -ALONE AND NOT-
You my Lord, beginning and end
stepped from the shadows
to be my Friend
to my surprise, my greatest Gift
to breech the chasm, among the cliffs
though the mountains be removed
though the oceans all run dry
the God of all creation
shall never leave nor forsake
the apple of His eye
how I praise You
in quiet, alone
yet never alone
hearing Your voice
Your endless grace
our endless home
28. -HONOR-
Oh my Lord and my God
Father, Son, Spirit
In my life
In this very day
Please hear my heart
In my prayer
Help me honor You with my thoughts
Honor You with my speech
Honor You with my eyes
Honor You with my ears
Honor You with my feet
Honor You with my body
There is no God but You
Your honor is thoroughly due
May Your heart be in me
With ears to hear and eyes to see
I seek You now
Seek You always
To love, reverence, honor You
There is no one more deserving
Father, Son, Spirit -True!
29. -MOURNING TO MORNING-
Oh Lord my desire for me
Is that my attitudes would -be-
What Jesus taught He lived
Giving all He could give
That in will and actions Holy Three
May Your beatitudes live in me
Good Friday, Dearest sacrificial Lamb
To Easter Rising- revelation of Your plan
In like manner by our suffering plight
Nurtures faith, hope, love, true Daylight
Lord, for Your Own a place prepared
In the depths of Your love and mercy shared
In our struggles, sin and battles Blessed Three
Present darkness blinds what we now see
Though weeping may tarry in our night
Alleluia! Where You are: endless light!
30. -DO I HEAR YOU-
How often, Oh Lord
Do I hear You
Your whispering in the wind
The rain, gently tapping
Making waving boughs of Your Spirit
Speaking, nudging within
Too often Oh God I don't listen
When banter and chaos deflect
Stopping my ears in frustration
Scowling at peace, I reject
Sheepishly needing my Shepherd
Forgive me my wandering ears!
I thank You for not being silent
Faithful to speak through my years
31. -SWEETEST COMFORTER-
Oh Dear, Sweetest Comforter!
Sourcing all holy pleasures
Giver of heaven's greatest treasures
The peace of the Prince of peace
The Father of all mercies
The grace of all true graces
Supplying these and more
Filling silence with Your presence
Tenderness, awesome ambience
Of Abba, Son, You
Comfort from Your power
Gifts, fruit and more
Breath of the eternal Word
Sweetest Spirit, Lord!
32. -GIVEN-
In faith You give, Dear Jesus
I trust You and believe
In mercy given, in Your grace
I live, move and breathe
You give and gave and give again
That we might have to give
Your lovingkindness, humble heart
That all may thrive and live
Forgiveness in repentance
Strength for we, the weak
Compassion toward the poor
Yourself, to all who seek
33. -HEAVENLY FATHER-
Faithful Father, Father Faithful
This is Who You are
Artist of the moon, Writer of the stars
All Powerful, never ending
Close to all in Your world
That You would bow, coming down to us
Loving Father, Last and First
Toward no one else could we say
That they "do all things well"
Who is like You heavenly Father
Son and Spirit
With Whom we dwell?!
34. -DADDY-
Abba, Papa, Daddy- that I can call you so
Because of Jesus-
Elder Brother
Lord and Savior
What a wonder, oh!
The blood that makes us one
The blood of the Risen Son
The blood that called me home
When I was alone
A Friend that sticks closer than
A brother, earthly father, mother
Or sister
Or any other!
Oh how great a wonder!
Oh how GREAT a wonder!!
35. -WILL IT-WILL YOU?-
Sitting in a blooming garden
Among roses, carnations, columbines
Smiling green ferns- most nearly grownups
I taste yogurt, blueberries, take my time
Looking west rain looks promising
It delivered earlier this morning unforecasted
Will it now, won't it ? I don't know
Seems blue patches have passed it
Will You send wet or shine, Lord?
I will seek You in either
For in both: Your will pervades, Lord
Even blooms among clay feet
36. -TO THE ONE-
To the One Who sees all
I praise You!
To the One Who hears all
I praise You!
To the Heart that bears all
I praise You!
Who bore all our sins
I praise You!
As my eyes grow dim
As my ears go deaf
As my heart-strength fails
As I cannot bear
Self-redemption: impossible
Nothing is impossible for You
You Who do what I cannot do
Lover and Love of my soul
I praise You!
You have Never failed
To see
Hear
Bear
Love
What You cannot do is lie
What You cannot do is fail
Alleluia! I Praise You!!!
36. -THE COOL BREEZE TODAY-
Oh what a beautiful day you gave us, Lord!
As I pray for all in horrid heat and wildfires
Sitting here in Your garden growth
The cool breeze both of wind and Spirit
Clouds full in a bright blue sky
Joining birds and blooms for ear and eye
With You, in You, together Dearest Shepherd
Oh how I, your Lamb, am Blessed!
And You- Most Beautiful of all
37. -FOR ENDLESS GRACE-
My Lord and my God
The Three -only Perfect!
You nudge heart and mind
That I must not neglect
Giving Thanks to You Lord
For Your endless grace
For all You allow
Your hand in this space
You place my feet
Regardless of where
You alone, Lord
A place You prepare
While here on this plane
Yes, all You have made
To notice and then Thank You
Even that: grace!
38. -I COME IN PRAYER-
Oh Lord I come to You in prayer
To Whom some say just isn't there
Nor You in me, nor I in You
Just wish and myth- a cosmic stew
That we with brains and human form
Emerged as from a space-time storm
My prayers a joke, belief a yoke
Intelligence and reason scorned
You know my life, healing grace
Deliverance in heart -and faith
I pray so linked now and forever
Not all-knowing, feelings, weather
They say Big Bang is how it started
Ignorant of cause
Oh Risen King most gracious-hearted
Your love, life, laws
39. -ENOUGH-
Lord God my Father
I can never bless You enough
You are So beyond worthy!
So vastly gracious to me
I am So Blessed by You
I can never bless You enough
Bless You as You -So- deserve
As truly You have blessed me
Beyond what I could ever deserve
Lord God my Father
I can never bless You enough
But I can try
40. -GRACES-
Lord, Thank You for the grace that revealed You to me
The grace to repent and believe
Thank You for the callings and giftings by grace
Grace to serve others in need
Thank You for the grace in the wife of my youth
Grace in our love through the years
Thank You for Your Spirit-borne comfort and hope
Grace in our pleasures and tears
Bless You for the grace of my Savior
Grace of deliverance and peace
Grace daily given in each joy and embrace
Grace-given sight to see
Thank You for these and ten-thousand more
Grace upon grace of Your Word
Grace to belong in Your family eternal
Grace when You spoke
And I heard
Thank You, Thank You- Abba!
For all-sufficient grace in Your love
I live and move in Your matchless grace
Now and forever and above
-DOUBLE-
Father God- you gave me one
One mind to mind You
Sometimes temptation reaches me
Sometimes I disobey You
Oh Father- Lord I wish Your will
Was always first my thought
Remembering what You paid that day
Remembering who you bought
A double-minded person
Yet single-heart my wish
Your gifts of grace, repentance
Begone my Judas kiss!
Your faithfulness unchanging
While mine needs rearranging
Transform me every hour
Oh Spirit- by Your power!
Thank you Glenn ! 🙏❤️