Pleasing God By Faith's Might

Dear God, I need Your presence in my heart That only You can assure by Your grace As You vanquish sore discouragement’s dart Midst attacking grievous doubtfulness-trace Keep me always inside Your love’s embrace Upholding my soul upon wisdom-light While ceaselessly my spirit indeed prays To please You, doing Your will by faith’s might. Dear Lord, forbid that from You I depart In my pursuit to run the Christian race Help me fulfill my best and utmost part As Your steward taught by Your righteous ways Though difficult and trying times I face Enable me still with Your bliss-delight Worshiping earnestly along trust-rays To please You, doing Your will by faith’s might. Dear Saviour, I exclaim, “How great Thou art” Thank You for Your strengthening guarding brace With Your joy right from my redemption-start Inspiring, cheering me up all my days Clinging to You with my whole being’s praise Sin-causing distress-gloom I dare to fight Fortified through Your precepts always right To please You, doing Your will by faith’s might. Dear Christ, Prince of peace, to You, my life lays While for Your honour I entrust my plight Empower me toward servant height’s raise To please You, doing Your will by faith’s might. *Ephesians 6:6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. June 4, 2019 1st place, "YOUR CHOICE,any form,any theme" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/5/2019.