Only a Glimpse

I didn’t know what I was talking about

Had I known, I probably would have kept my mouth shut

I said I’d give You everything, down to my very life

You just didn’t tell me that You’d turn around and give it back to me

Had I but known what You had in store for me

You know I would have run as long as I could still see ahead of me

But that’s the way You are, You only give a glimpse of what will be

I gave up what was killing me, all my guilt and shame

Again, You didn’t tell me that I’d be picking up more burdens along the way

It is for freedom that You have set me free

But the call to come and suffer wasn’t in my plans for me

You tell me that you can be trusted. I’m saying I don’t understand

how to drop my independence and reach out for your hand.

Had I but known what You had in store for me

You know I would have run as long as I could still see ahead of me

But that’s the way You are, You only give a glimpse of what will be

I’m too far in to go back, but looking back its clear

Thickest fog and blackest night just means You’ll be near

Had I but known what You had in store for me

You know I would have run as long as I could still see ahead of me

But that’s the way You are, You only give a glimpse of what will be

Thanksgiving

Started last November, just picked it up again. I think I like it. 

How can I say Thank You

When I know it’s not enough?

How can I give back to You
When what I have is Yours?

Ever-loving, You are holy

Never changing, You are true

Forever faithful, Savior God

You call me, You call me

So I’ll run after You

Though the darkness hides You

And I cannot see Your face

I will trust in Your great love

That died to take my place

Light of my path, steady my feet

Warrior King, You fight for me

The battle’s done,  by You I’m free

Now You call me, You call me

So I’ll run after You

Oh Great Invisible One

The Only God

Be honor and glory forever

For You have made yourself seen

And you’ve called me, you call me

So I’ll run after you

How can I say Thank You

When I know it’s not enough?

How can I give back to You
When all I have is Yours?

I’ll run after you.