Giving Him Praise
I haven’t always been
The woman I am today
There were moments in the past
When pain flooded my faith
And grief destroyed my grace
I haven’t always done the things
That I know I should do
Or been the bright, shining star
Crying, “God’s will be done”
With thanks for my blessings
Instead, I’ve often been insecure
Fearful and worried and sad
Filled with apprehension overflowing
My feelings that praise His name
I haven’t always lived the way
I know that I should live
Not every prayer that should be prayed
Has fallen from my lips
There have been times when I couldn’t decide
If what I was doing was wrong or right
And I know I took the wrong road at times
When my heart wouldn’t let me decide
Or allow His presence to be my guide
I wasn’t always filled with assurance
That what I chose was moral
Worthy of God’s blessings on it
But what I chose was honestly
A choice I believed was the right one
There were days when I couldn’t pray
Simply because I was hurting
Or filled with a sorrow that wouldn’t go away
Even though I yearned for the heartbreak
To be comforted, calmed and eased
I know my dreams haven’t always come true
There were things I simply couldn’t do
But I know that God was always behind me
Providing a light to inspire and guide me
And I am thankful beyond my prayers and praise
That God was always there
And I’ll always give Him thanks
Because He gave me life and love and light
Encouraged my faith in His strength
I’ll always be thankful
And am still so amazed
That God gives so generously
Despite my lack of praise
Today I need to say
He has been my abiding grace
And I need to give Him
All the glory, honor and praise!
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