Thanks for the Burdened Heart

 

I’ve got a hole in my jeans

And a burden on my heart

But when my path’s uncertain

Giving thanks is where to start

My hot tea is half empty

But my life can be right full

No matter which way I go

If I just give God my whole

My whole heart, my whole will

My whole self in surrender

Then the rips and tears and questions

Won’t be the things I remember

I’ll remember who God is

Who He promises to be

The daily gifts of faithfulness

Will be the landmarks that I see

Thanks for pairs of little hands

Thanks for the road that got me here

Thanks for the One who is enough

Whose love casts out every fear

Thanks for every opportunity

Every chance to trust Him more

For thanks turns into joy

Turns my heart to want Him more

Thanks shows the one I trust

The one whose lead I follow

When my focus stays on Him

There’s no need to waver, wallow

So to you, amazing God,

Whose gifts I hold so dear

I’m giving you this burden

Please make my way quite clear

No matter right or left

No matter valley low or highest peak

I am your listening daughter

I’ll accept your answer. Speak.