“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your
gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious
about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such
things.” Philippians 4:4-8
I will rejoice even
now for God is still God.
I will rejoice for He
is still good and His plans are right.
Oh, may I be gentle
for with this I do struggle,
But I want His light
to shine bright through me.
Oh thank You, my Lord,
that You are so near.
Help worry to stay far
away from my heart.
As I pray to my
Father, bring my heart close to Him.
And I’ll thank Him for
the blessings that abound around me,
But not hide the hurt
that He knows that I feel.
Your peace, Lord,
there is nothing like that.
Your peace that guards
my heart, that guards my mind.
And what shall I think
on, oh, only on You
For Your word is true
and You are noble, due honor,
Your ways are right
and all you do is pure,
You are lovely and
admirable, excellent too,
And worthy of praise;
You are worthy of praise!
Any person, any thing
that displays these virtues,
It’s by Your grace, You
showing me You.
Yes, I’ll think about
You, and Your peace will come.
I’ll think on Your
grace, and You’ll comfort me there.
