I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love
(Romans 8:38; NLT).
1. To contemplation, Lord,
I bring my body –
My weakness, tiredness,
Restlessness and pain.
2. To contemplation, Lord,
I bring my thinking –
My hidden judgements,
Envy and disdain.
3. To contemplation, Lord,
I bring my feelings –
My sorrow, longing,
Anger, guilt, and fear.
4. To contemplation, Lord,
I bring my spirit –
My faith, and hope, and love,
For you are here.
References
1. The flesh is weak (Mark 14:38; NIV).
2. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away (Psalm 139:2; NLT).
3. The Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7; NIV).
4. Three things will last forever – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13:13; NLT).
God is with us (Matthew 1:23; NLT).
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me (Psalm 23:4; KJV).