discerning heart

The prudent sees danger and hides himself,

but the simple go on and suffer for it.

Proverbs 27:12

Lord give me a discerning heart

in a world full of danger

Your truth is no stranger

wisdom must lead me

prudent choices must keep me

Lord teach my wandering heart

what seems so attractive

is deadly radioactive

warm at first touch

but I’ll regret it so much

Lord lead my searching heart

a straight path for my feet

in Your Word I will meet

point me safely in narrow ways

all of my remaining days

Lord remember my hurting heart

be my strength and my might

be my wisdom and my sight

never leave or forsake me

in new life You’ll remake me

Lord keep my discerning heart

wisdom is all that I need

as in new directions I proceed

my God, how I need You

Jesus, always I believe You