The Place of Refuge

How can I fear?

For I have you, my refuge

Yet I am afraid

Of what this life may bring

How can I cry?

When you wipe away each tear

Yet still I cry

When things don't work my way

Why do I fight

Each time you try to lead me?

I kick and scream when

You are all I need

The place where I find refuge

The shadow in which I rest

You promise that you will save me

So Lord now I give you my best--all of me

Why can't I sing?

For you have saved my soul

Yet I am mute

To the wonders you have bestowed

Why don't I give?

For you have given the ultimate gift

Yet I am selfish

Compared to what you've done

I want to be like you - you are

The place where I find refuge

The shadow in which I rest

You promise that you will save me

So Lord now I give you my best--all of me

You rescue those who love you

Protect those who trust in your name

You answer those who call

And are with us through the best times and the worst

You are

The place where I find refuge

The shadow in which I rest

You promise that you will save me

So Lord now I give you my best--all of me

Lizzie

July 24, 2009