Plan our life, O gracious Savior, call upon us in our youth may we be, with high endeavor, bearers of thy love and truth.
Hear us, Lord, our faults confessing, We would be renewed within, then when armed with inward blessing, shall our outward work begin.
Fill us with thy inspiration, all our works confirmed by thee let them be thy revelation, pure as thou wouldest have them be.
Give us courage when we falter, balance thought before the act, placing talents on thin altar, facing up to sternest fact.
With thy plan before us ever, keep us loyal to our aim then shall all our life's endeavor glorify our Father's name.
-Wilfrid Bayliss #863 from The Song Book of The Salvation Army
Earlier this summer, I was given a copy of The Salvation Army's song book. While ministering at a Salvation Army in the Washington D.C. area, I stumbled across the deep spiritual insight in this book. Last week I was overcome by my many plans for "my" life. The Holy Spirit took me to this particular song. Why do I keep on acting as if I am in control when I am not? Why do I take up a burden that I was never intended to lift? When will I learn to let go and allow God to breath His life song in me?
Oh Father, I give up. I don't want to worry any more. I want to walk by faith. I don't want to focus on the future when I can barely handle today. Help me to realize that I can trust You.
Great is Your love to me. Forgive me for keeping You out of certain areas of my life and heart. Come closer to me. You are faithful. Heal me deeply. Your love has won me over. Nothing compares to Your beauty. May I discover my life song in You.
