A Strong Shoulder and Warm Embrace

As I come into Your presence
Past the gates of praise
I sit at Your feet and into Your face I gaze

You lift me up to sit upon Your knee
You hold me close, my head upon Your shoulder
finally I am peace

Only in You may I find rest
In the knowledge that You hold it all
Never should I take control
To You I leave it, I leave it all

Away I walk, free in the serenity of Your presence
Enjoying Your gifts each day
Lord fix my focus on You
That I may be in line with You each step of the way

Thank you for Your tranquility and understanding
Almighty Father, Lover, and Friend
To You I give my heart with a peace that transends

I know when it is time, You will let someone in
But until that day, consume my thoughts with You Lord Jesus my King
Be the Rock on which I stand and the Truth to which I cling

An Offering and Request

Lord, You guard my heart
In the morning You are there
In the dark of night You consume the air around me
Ready to defend the innermost parts of my being

Give me the wisdom to hear Your gentle whispers
To follow all aspects of Your tender guidance
Speak through Your word and world around me
Help me to see the desires of Your heart

Open my closed ears to hear Your warnings
Clear my mind to process the bigger picture
Create in me a patient spirit, humble to Your time
Cause me to fully submit to Your good and perfect plan

You are the Lord of my life
I give it all to You
Help me to have the joy of Your knowledge, the peace of Your wisdom
Shed Your light upon each step in my day
Here, I place it in Your hands as I lean into Your embrace and understanding
Please make my paths and emotions straight according to Your will