This poem is inspired by Psalm 116, when David cries out to God and God answers! David’s response? He praises God:)

God listens to me, oh the joy that brings

His mercy reaches down and makes me sing

He turns His ear to hear me when I call

As long as I shall live, I’ll give Him all

When cords of death came seeking after me

When anguish met with pure anxiety

There’s only one thing that made sense at all

So on the name of Jesus I did call

Precious Lord, I feel Your full compassion

Righteousness will be my soul’s new fashion

Protecting me when I was unaware

You brought me low and brought me to Your care

Because you’re good to me , You ease my soul

You saved me from my stumbling feet. I’m whole

So now I walk Your way in steadfast love

And live upon the land with eyes above

I’ve trusted You in each afflicted day

I won’t believe the lies that people say

For all the goodness You have shown me Lord

Returning praise to You I can afford

Lifting up my cup of full salvation

I will fulfill my vows as is my station

My mother served you. I will do the same

You’ve freed me from my chains. I praise Your name

I’ll sacrifice to thank You for Your care

Call on Your name with offering I bear

I’ll fulfill my vows for all to see

Your courts will hear all praise that comes from me

With love from our ever-hearing, ever-helping Father, have a great Monday!

Tina

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