A Soul at Rest, A Body in Motion

A Soul at Rest, A Body in Motion

A soul at rest, a body in motion –
This is my life, Lord, amid this commotion:
I have another tall mountain of laundry to wash
and
I hear another growing argument to squash
and
I have another dinner to make with flair and panache:

I know I can’t do it without You.

A soul at rest, a body in motion –
This is my heart, Lord, wrenched up in emotion:
Do I have solutions for problems that arise?
and
Do I have wisdom to disarm enemies in disguise?
and
Do I have enough love for the pain in their eyes?

I know I can’t do this without You.

A soul at rest, a body in motion
This is my prayer, Lord, with increasing devotion:
To know more of You and to help make You known
and
To ask you to soften my hard heart of stone
and
To live a life of love, honoring You alone:

I know I can’t do this without You.

My soul at rest, but my body in motion;
My heart filled with peace in loud, busy commotion.
Lord, bring Your power
This very hour:

I know I can’t do it without You.

jsi


“Jesus gently said, ‘Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and My burden is light.’” Matthew 11:28-30

“This is what the LORD says, ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will have rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3