ps: I love You (back), Lord

Isaiah 43:18

“Do not remember the former things,

Nor consider the things of old.

Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.

[This verse strikes a familiar chord in many hearts as we usher in a yet another new year... too familiar indeed, until it becomes a cliche? However, it never fails to speak to me, well, seldom, for there's much to put behind us, and much more in Christ that is ahead of us to lay hold of -- that which Christ has first laid hold for us.

May we relentlessly press in, knowing that God takes delight in making known to us His will and face. So we come before Him, having the confidence that He wants to show us more of Himself. And we come boldly, not by our own merit or strength... For He alone is the One who first loved us, and is able to keep us steady and faithful. Through it all, keep within me dear Lord, the heart that responds, ps: I love You (back), Lord...]


Old has gone
Putting the past behind
Memories linger as I inched forward
................................................................I love You, Lord

Eyes (fixed) on You
Hope (evermore) in You
What is this You are doing within me?
................................................................I love You, Lord

I yield to the work of Your gentle hand
Give me revelation
Give me wisdom to understand
................................................................I love You, Lord

According to Your good pleasure
Make known to me the mystery of Your will
What is upon Your heart regarding the fullness of the times
................................................................I love You, Lord

According to the riches of Your grace
Blot out my transgressions
That I may come boldly before You
................................................................I love You, Lord

Early will I seek You
Early will I rise
My love, my God, draw me away...
................................................................I love You, Lord