Like you (dedicated to L.D.)

Put on your new nature, and be renewed
as you learn to know your Creator and become like him
(Colossians 3:10; NLT).

1. Immanuel, I love you.
And, Lord, you love me, too.
Help me to walk with you all day,
So I can learn from you.

2. Jesus Christ, I love you
And, Lord, you love me, too.
May I rejoice throughout today,
Then I’ll grow more like you.

3. Lamb of God, I love you,
And, Lord, you love me, too.
Help me to pray both night and day,
Then I’ll become like you.

4. Son of Man, I love you
And Lord, you love me too.
May I give thanks, whatever comes,
Then I’ll be more like you.

5. Son of God, I love you,
And, Lord, you, love me too.
May I love you in everyone –
Then I will be like you.

References

1. The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14; NLT).

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:29; NIV).

2. He is Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 1:4; NLT).

Rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:16; NIV).

3. John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29; NLT).

Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).

4. Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head (Matthew 8:20; NLT).

Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18; NIV).

5. All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God (1 John 4:15; NLT).

Be kind to everyone (2 Timothy 2:24; NLT).

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12:9; NLT).

God is love (1 John 4:16; NLT).