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You create me

Ruth Kirk
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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).

Teach me, Lord

Ruth Kirk
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1. Teach me, Lord,
To follow in your footsteps,
So I may grow, through prayer,
Much more like you.

2. Train me, Lord,
To face each test with courage,
For then I will rejoice
In all I do.

3. Help me, Lord,
To carry my cross daily,
Thanking you,
No matter what you send.

4. Guide me, Lord,
Through death’s dark, lonely valley,
So I may rest in you
Beyond life’s end.

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References

1. Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 86:11; NLT).

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

The Lord – who is the Spirit – makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image (2 Corinthians 3:18; NLT).

2. I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go (Psalm 32:8; RSV).

I will restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts (Isaiah 57:15; NLT).

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

3. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy (Psalm 28:7; NLT).

Then he [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT).

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

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised (Job 1:21; NIV).

4. Your hand will guide me, and your strength support me (Psalm 139:10; NLT).

Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT, alternative translation).

The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NIV).

Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you (Psalm 116:7; NIV).

Rest in God alone, my soul (Psalm 62:5; CSB).