1. Father,
You create me;
You wake me,
And await me.
2. Father,
You sustain me;
You train me,
And restrain me.
3. Father,
You protect me;
You check me,
And correct me.
4. Father,
You adore me;
Reassure me,
And restore me.
References
1. You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13; NIV).
He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively (Isaiah 50:4; NET).
The Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion (Isaiah 30:18; NLT).
2. He sustains everything by the mighty power of his command (Hebrews 1:3; NLT).
He trains my hands for battle (Psalm 18:34; NLT).
We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5; NIV).
3. The Lord protects those of childlike faith (Psalm 116:6; NLT).
He who restrains his lips is wise (Proverbs 10:19; NKJV).
Do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves (Proverbs 3:11-12; NIV).
4. He loves us with unfailing love (Psalm 117:2; NLT).
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).
You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again (Psalm 71:20; NLT).
These words sing beautifully of our dependance on Him, in Him we are sustained and restored daily. Hallelujah! God bless you Ruth, my precious sister.
You are so kind, Alan! May God bless you and all your family XXXXXX