Provision and Thankfulness

I am thankful this morning for God's provision
And ultimately for His decision
To die for what I have done

And what I continue to do with this life
Full of so much anger and strife
Living in my God's patient shadow

He's pushing me through a painful past
Through friendships and relationships that didn't last
And daily proves His faithfulness

One by one I sift through and let go
Of people and places that once I called home
And remember that I am not home yet

So apologies to those left behind
God's Will is so much stronger than mine
And I can't deny His voice when I hear it

He prodded me to move forward on this road
Shaky steps and uncertainty about where it goes
I travel with the only traveling buddy I want to be with

Thank You God for these many aches and trials
And for taking me back after denial
'Cause You knew I would deny You

You knew I would turn my back and try to run
But You promised that a started work would be done
In me because of You

For broken relationships and broken hearts
I know it was worth it to be considered a part
Of the body of Christ

And even if answers are never clear
Loneliness finds me as You draw near
And I'm not alone anymore

Thank You for never leaving nor forsaking
and I pray this life I have I am making
A living sacrifice for One who loves me

But living sacrifices can crawl off the alter
So Father, please forgive me when I falter
Catch me steadfast in Your loving embrace

The past is gone and wiped clean as snow
And I am thankful that this knowledge I know
You forever are God

The end.