Every Breath

when we are young

we dream of all that could be,

as we grow old

we come to the bitter realization

of all that we are not,

and what will never be;

it is then dreams die,

it is then that hope fades,

it is then truth is lost;

for everything there is a season,

for everything there is a purpose,

for every push there is a shove,

for every action there is a reaction;

overwhelm me with Your truth,

fill me with Your light,

let today be the day,

let now be the time;

in You we become something greater,

in You we are made complete,

in You dreams live once more,

in You hope is restored,

in You we shall live forever;

let every breath taken

be taken for Your glory,

let every word spoken

be spoken of Your majesty,

let every creature under the sun

praise Your name;

be my King,

be my Lord,

be my Master,

raise this vessel from the dust,

make me a noble instrument

useful for Your holy will,

let me be Your humble servant

for all eternity.

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