that which is lovely

"Finally, brothers, 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 4:8

Lord, all about me I see Your goodness. 

You show tender mercy to me, a least one, but to me You have granted full pardon and bestowed righteousness upon by the blood of the Lamb. 

My sins have been washed away and my night has turned to day. 

How near You are, how attentive Your ears to the cries of my heart. 

How swiftly You work for good and for Your glory.

How perfect are Your ways, beyond searching out. 

I see such loveliness in Your creation; though affected by sin, it will one day be restored anew.

 And in the lives of those about me I see such beauty, for we are made in Your image. 

And our lives, blemished by the curse, are in great need of the restoration that only You bring. 

Lord, may Your gospel bear fruit and grow in us here. 

Lord, would we know abundant life, life spent worshiping You in Spirit and in Truth. 

Lord, thank You for first loving us. 

Woo us heavenward to You, for Your glory.