a new slate for 2009

why do i weep so much when You tell me You love me
i can never comprehend Your love for me
how you've made me and called me
and see me as precious and beautiful

they say i've grown so fast and am trying to outrun You
how could i ever run ahead of You..?
all i wanna do is love you and follow You all the days of my life,
and pray that my thoughts will please You,
that my heart will always yearn for You with fervor
and that my actions will glorify You

do i really wanna grow up..?
i wish i could be Your little baby forever
and be cradled in Your embrace always
but i know You have the best plans for me
and i do want to walk where You lead me
i want to tell the world of Your goodness
and shout to the world that salvation belongs to You

i will cry like a baby for Your love overwhelms me
i can't do anything else but weep
when i know how much You love me
who am i that You've come and saved me
that you know me and my naughty deeds and yet still rescued me
and keep reminding me of how much You love me

i will grow and learn to walk boldly
for i know You are watching over me
and will help me when i fall
that You want me to soar with You
and not be afraid
for Your great big hands are upon me
and Your love will carry me and see me through each day

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was very touched at today's service
pastor cynthia talked about forgiving and forgetting and starting on a new slate for 2009
so overwhelmed by God's love again