Sacrifice of Praise

When problems do come, not if they will, but when
I have learned on you I can always depend.
I'll simply offer a sacrifice of praise
to you, the awesome Creator of my days.
Praising you will take the focus off myself
and open the door for you to send your help.
I'll offer a sacrifice of praise to you
for I know once again you will see me through.

Lord, sometimes there seems to be bumps in the road.
They are there to grow my faith, so I've been told.
They are there to draw me close to you, I've learned,
for I have found there is no place else to turn.
So next time I'm wondering which end is up,
I'll simply believe you know what's best and trust.
My faith will grow through learning to always trust.
Trust is believing you know what's best for us.

Lord, sometimes I do find myself at wit's end.
I don't have the answers to why, how, or when.
You know I want solutions right now, today.
I want to know everything will turn out okay.
You've promised that trials build perseverance
and perseverance in turn builds Christlikeness.
If that's the case, then this problem is worth it all.
I'll simply trust you know what's best for me through all.

Lord, I've been burdened with this spirit of fear.
Why now, Lord, when I know you are always near.
Fear makes me afraid so I'll ask out loud, "Why?"
This fear is from Satan, the Father of lies.
Thank you, Lord, for your answer does clarify.
Your banner over me is love personified.
I feel your indwelling now protecting me.
I'm no longer afraid, for you've set me free.

Lord, I don't understand why this has happened.
There are time in my life when I'm deeply saddened.
I know you have a good plan and a purpose
for what has happened matures me for your use.
Grow me through these difficult circumstances.
Knowing you have a purpose, my heart dances.
I desire that my focus be on you,
my Counselor through all. Help me to remain true.

When problems do come, not if they will, but when
I have learned on you I can always depend.
I'll simply offer a sacrifice of praise
to you, the awesome Creator of my days.
Praising you will take the focus off myself
and open the door for you to send your help.
I'll offer a sacrifice of praise to you
for I know once again you will see me through.

Let us continually offer to God
a sacrifice of praise -
the fruit of our lips
that confess his name.
Hebrews 13:15

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