Michael E. Wood
January 12, 2012
Prior to looking to the written Word of God in preparation for this coming Lord’s day message at Atria, the following thoughts came in part yesterday in the first person form. Upon being awakened around 5:00a.m. this morning, additional verses came to mind along with the understanding that this prayer would be better suited for the corporate prayer of the body rather than the simple desire of an individual.
Here we have Your Word before us.
Show us what to think and feel,
That to others, Jesus only
By Your Spirit would be real!
For these moments pass so quickly,
Turning fast to days and years
And the Conqueror must conquer
All the present doubts and fears.
Christ alone, our only hope is
How we dwell secure and ask
That Your presence would be with us,
Precious Father in this task.
What we speak will only matter
If You do attend with power,
And conviction by Your Spirit
Must be present for each hour.
True affection is our heart cry
As You save from self and sin
Through the blood of Jesus only
By Your Spirit godless men.
And the body now You buildeth
By the Word You speak through grace
Till in heaven all assembled
Bow before Your smiling face.
So we cast our care upon You
That the focus of all praise
May be only to Your glory
As true hearts to You we raise.
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