A Man

You tell me to cast all my cares upon You,
But is that really what You want me to do?
I want a man,
A Godly man.

A man with a heart like Yours
A man who wants Your will.
I've told You all this before,
But maybe You want to hear it once more.

I want a guy with sparkly eyes,
And a heart that cries.
I want a guy who lives for You.

Maybe you get tired of this repetitious prayer,
But I know that You care.

I feel so ashamed that I've begun to doubt Your power,
But God I have the faith of a mustard seed.
You say that's all I need.

So do something big in me
That people can really see!
I'll give you all the glory
For the man that You give me!

I Forget

Time zooms by
And I forget to say "Hi."
I forget to go to the place,
Where I can see Your face.

I think I'm too important
There is too much I have to do.
But wait a minute,
It's really all about You.

You're the one who brought me here
And took away my fear.
You're the one who tells me what to say
Each and every day.

I just want to fulfill
Your desires and your will.
Tell me where to go..
Loudly! So I'll know.

Tell me what to do,
It's all about you.
On my own I will fail,
Your will MUST prevail.

Once again I give you my life
Forgive my obsession with myself.
I was born to cling to You,
And that's what I will do.

I'm Dead; May Christ Live in Me

Everything may change
My life may rearrange.

You are my rock,
More dependable than a clock.
My friendships may fade away,
But You are here to stay.

You brought me here today,
And You can take me away.
My life is clay.
The choice of the design
Is not mine.

I'm just clay.
My will is not my own.
My purpose is for Your glory to be shown,
And for that I pray.

I don't know what tomorrow will bring.
I may lose everything,
But no oine can take away,
The words with which I pray.

I surrender my desire
Burn it in Your fire.
Conform me to the image of Your son,
Your only one.

I cry to you as my Father,
You hear me as Your daughter.

Oh what a gift is the cross,
Without I'd be lost.
Help me to count everything a loss
For the sake of that old rugged cross.

Make the cross new in my life
Keep it in the center of my sight.
May it guide me as a light
As I travel down the dark confusing night.

There is only one place to be
And that is right where you want me.
Kneeling before Your face
Wrapped up in Your warm embrace.

I can feel Your presence so near
Casting out all my fear.
Oh Father, you are so good
Help me to live as I should.

Help me to not waste a moment on earth,
Help me to remember Your worth.
I want to get lost gazing in Your eyes
Hearing Your hearts cries.

May I be able to truly give you my only wish
And trust it in your hands.
I don't want to let it go.
What if you say no?

No I can't bear to think,
What if it doesn't come true?
Can I really trust You?

No, no I can't.
My determination isn't strong enough
But You are strong enough to carry my burden.

It is too heavy for my back,
But You have the strength I lack.
You are strong enough to hold me and my mess.
You just want me to confess-- my need for You.

You want to hear me talk to You
Like we used to do.
You remember that girl in high school
Who always felt like a fool.

She never felt like she fit in anywhere,
But You were always there.
You held her tight,
And removed all her fright.

You were there when she moved into a college dorm
She found a friend, who taught her not to conform.
She helped me remove the lies,
That had covered my eyes.

You called me to be an RA,
You were with me everyday.
You called me to speak at chapel on a Sunday night,
You removed all my fright.

You provided for graduate school,
For a girl who thought herself a fool.
You provided every penny.
Debt? Didn't have any.

You've always provided places to live,
You've always put me with those that give.
You've anticipated my every need.
You've been faithful to lead.

Praise! Oh praise your name!
You're still the same.

Sometimes I forget that I am dead,
It doesn't matter what lies ahead.
My life is hidden in You,
I don't have to know what to do.

I just have to stay close to You, my source.
I know you'll point out the right course.

Women Guard Your Heart

My heart aint cheap,
My heart aint free
So stop looking at me.

"I love you."
I've heard it all before.
But isn't there more?

The sound of women wanting more
Going to every store.
Just to catch a man's eye
It makes me want to cry.

Don't doubt your worth.
Don't be a child of the earth!
You were made for more
Than to be a product of a store.

Children crying all alone
While you dial the telephone.
You keep wondering what to say
To make him stay.

Men hide.
All because of pride.
We all fail,
Because we don't let truth prevail.

So throw it all away
Right now, today.
Try to make your flesh die
Because life is too short not to try.

So lay it down
All the way to the ground.
Your hopes, your dreams, your life,
Your desire to be a wife.

Don't look for his eye.
Don't wonder why.
Keep your eyes on the king
He controls everything.

Keep control of your heart
Dont tear it apart.
Don't give it away piece by piece
Give it to the One who holds the keys.

He knows how it runs
He knows how it beats.
He knows how to make it race.
It is His favorite place.

Keep Him safe inside.
He's too big to hide.
He's on the inside of you.
He'll tell you what to do.

Follow when he leads
Listen as he pleads
He wants your best
Not the leftovers, the rest.

Remember To Pray

I hear You call
For watchmen on the wall.
You ask me to pray
Each and every day.
Should I stop all I do
And only seek You?

No, you ask me to honor you through my vocation
And not take a permanent vacation.

While you wash these dishes
Tell me your wishes.
While you mop this floor
Tell me what you hope for.

While you walk the hall
Hear me as I call.
While you cook
Take another look
At all your many blessings.

Pray for those around the world
Suffering from starvation and malnutrition.
While you clean
Pray that My glory would be seen
Among those who have never heard my name.

Where I want you is the same
Just call out my name
Find me in the quiet moments of your day
Listen to what I want to say.

My promise is still true
I will be with you.
Even near your office chair
Yes I am everywhere.

My Psalm to Jesus

All of this waiting,
It's been all for you.
I've been angry and hating
Instead of honoring you in all I do.

You don't care about how much money I make.
You don't care about titles or positions.
The essence of who I am
That is what you wish to take.

So I give you my thoughts, my dreams, my plans,
I put them in your hands.
I say "Father I'll follow and you lead"

You may rip my plans in two,
But I'll still trust you.
You are the stronghold of my life.
I'm letting go of all the strife.

I lay my burdens at your feet.
I look up and our eyes meet.
You are all that I am after
You are all that I seek.

I am far to weak
To make it on my own.
After only one day,
I'm apt to turn astray.

But You're arm catches my hand
And suddenly I am safe again.
You lead me beside pastures that are green
The best I've ever seen.

There is only one place I want to be
And that is where You want me.
I'll stay here
And I won't fear.

I may kick and scream
And throw a fit.
I am trying not to quit
I just want You to be seen.

So fall down in my life
Destroy my selfish ways.
Lead me in a straight path
Teach me how to say, "I trust you."

My heart will not fear
You say You are near.
Let me dwell in Your house forever
I just want to be together.

I will wait.
I know You are not late.
I will wait.

A Supernatural Compass

It's so easy to seek a feeling
And ask for healing.
I choose to open up your book
And take a look.

I want to be pointed in the right direction.
Your Book is my compass.
I have heard you whisper in my ear
But I know you honor those words of old.
What I want to hold
Is your Word near my Heart.
Make me a woman of the Bible.

May it be a lamp unto my feet
And the foundation upon which I stand.
Your words are so sweet.
Hold me in the palm of your hand.

Teach me what is true
May I not be turned astray
By false doctrine and weak theology.