Whatever

Your eyes shine upon me

when I’m covered in the mud 

You raised me from the bottle, 

Immersed me in your love 


Your hand guides me, 

sometimes with a gentle nudge 

Other times you bind me, 

hold me close when I’m not enough 


Whatever it is I’m doing

Dreaming of Heaven 

or just hopes down here

When I recognize it

You are always

Standing right here


Skies over Alabama

Misty mornings in the northwest

The taste of ocean’s breath

or Georgia Pines

I know I can rest


In you


You help the little boy

Through the storms 

in darkest night

When I am afraid

You keep me safe

And let me hide


Within your heart

I won’t let go

Whatever the circumstance

You are my strength,

My truth,

My hope


Whatever it is

Whatever is right

Whatever is pure, lovely

Whatever you ask

I’ll try to abide


In you,

my heart will find

Peace.


02/13/25

clc


“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬



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