Lord, Give Me Words
Lord, give me words so I can praise
Your worthy Name, I pray,
For You are holy, good, and kind
And care for me each day.
Lord, give me words so I can lift
The weary soul to You,
For words can comfort, heal, revive
When gracious, kind, and true.
Lord, give me words so I can point
The lost to life above,
For Jesus died and rose again
To offer saving love.
Lord, set a watch before my mouth
So I will only say
The things that please and honor You
And bring You joy today.
Christina Joy Hommes
Only for a While
The wicked sometimes prosper,
But only for a while –
Swift judgment is awaiting
Their final, careless mile.
The godly sometimes suffer,
But only for a while –
The Lord Himself is waiting
To turn it to a smile.
So do not be discouraged
When things seem upside down,
Though patient, God is working
And soon you’ll wear a crown.
Christina Joy Hommes
Just Take One Step
If you’ve wandered far away
Don’t know where to start today
Take one step
You don’t have to see ahead
Little actions conquer dread
Take one step
If you cannot see the light
Ask the Lord to guide you right
Take one step
Take the step you see right now
More will open up somehow
Take one step
When your strength and hope are gone
And you feel you can’t go on
Take one step
When your way is dark with fear
And your prospects seem unclear
Take one step
As you go you’ll surely find
God sends help because He’s kind
Take one step
Draw a little closer in
Just say no to one more sin
Take one step
Step by step you’re nearing home
From wherever you may roam
Take one step
Let God show you where to go
Trust His love as best you know
Take one step
Take the step that you can see
Oh, don’t wait to come be free
Take one step
Christina Joy Hommes
Pleasing God Today
God’s standard isn’t changing –
We never have to guess
Or wonder if He’s moving
The bar for righteousness.
His Word is everlasting,
The law of Christ is true,
His judgments can’t be altered
Whatever others do.
His goodness never wavers,
His mercy never ends,
His holiness is steadfast,
His justice never bends.
So we can seek and serve Him
With confidence each day
That what He said will please Him
Still pleases Him today.
Christina Joy Hommes
Lord, Teach Me
Lord, teach me of Jesus
Who died for my sin
Then rose to redeem me
And cleanse me within.
Lord, teach me of Scripture
My treasure and light,
So faithful, enduring,
And changelessly right.
Lord, teach me of heaven
Where glory awaits
Your loved ones who enter
Its beautiful gates.
Lord, teach me the value
Of living for You
With loving devotion
In all that I do.
Lord, teach me to notice
Your work day by day,
Yes, teach me to praise You
And love You, I pray.
Christina Joy Hommes
God Is Very Near
God’s love and kind provision
Amaze me day to day,
That One so great and mighty
Would care in such a way.
His goodness never ending
Is near to bless and guide,
His mercy is abundant
To pardon and provide.
His grace is so much greater
Than sin could ever be,
His presence reaches further
Than mortal eye can see.
His glory fills the heavens,
The earth reveals His might,
He sees as well at midnight
As when the sun is bright.
He’s both our Judge and Refuge –
Let all rejoice and fear
For God Himself our Maker
Is always very near.
Christina Joy Hommes
