Changes

Father I know that all my life

Is portioned out for me,

And the changes that are sure to come

I do not fear to see;

I ask Thee for a present mind

Intent on pleasing Thee.

I would not have the restless will

That hurries to and fro,

Seeking for some great thing to do

Or secret thing to know;

I would be treated as a child,

And guided where I go.




Wherever in the world I am

In whatsoever estate,

I have a fellowship with hearts

To keep and cultivate;

And a work of humble love to do

For the Lord on Whom I wait.

So I ask Thee for daily strength,

To none that ask denied,

A mind to blend with outward life

While keeping at Thy side;

Content to fill a little space,

If Thou be glorified.

And if some things I do not ask

In my cup of blessings be,

I would have my spirit filled the more

With grateful love to Thee,

More careful, not to serve Thee much,

But to please Thee perfectly.

In service which Thy will appoints

There are no bonds for me;

My secret heart is taught the truth

That makes Thy children free.

A life of self renouncing love

Is one of liberty.

~Anna L. Waring~


Making a re-appearance into the blogging world (due to peer pressure, of course) to document some monumental changes. Stay tuned, faithful readers.

posted by Lydia