my heart’s desire

Delight yourself in the LORD,

and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4

Oh how I long for my soul

to seek all my delight

living in Your light

to keep me clear, safe, and whole

Yet there is so much, Lord

that gets in the way

of what You say

I forget to keep Your Word

In You Lord I long to live

so to You I go

Your truth to know

and Your faithful care You give

My heart desires above all — YOU!

So when my feet slip and fail

Your faithfulness will still prevail

You rescue me because You are true

In this season, muddy my desires may be

Lord, cleanse my thinking in Your law

so that I can again be in worshipful awe

of the path You have planned for me

Feelings can be too strong

I trust You, Lord, instead

re-orient my confused head

to want what You wanted all along

My heart’s desire: to walk with You

to share that walk

with others to talk

to pour my heart in love into people too

My heart will not thrive alone

You have given me a heart to care

You have given me desires to share

and I submit them before Your throne

My God, I delight in You

I am Yours. Please nourish what You have grown

and surrounded by grace not my own

I will do what You lead me, in love, to do