Do Not Stray

Oh Soul, how I rejoice in your rejoicing.

Oh heart, how happy I am in your happiness.

The spirit within me sings a melody of joy and fullness. I am glad.

But oh my soul, as this joy leads to confidence, do not forsake the Source.

As you step with ease, do not forget the one who carried you when your feet were too heavy to lift.

As you walk along the way, do not run ahead of the light that guides you.

Do not stray today, oh happy heart of mine. Rejoice in the Lord and praise his Holy name!

Remember the days of your suffering and pain and raise your hands to the Giver of Life.

Worship your Father who loves you and stay near to him and do not leave His side.

Desire Him only and remember how this world broke you and how He was the one to build you back up again.

Remember his mercy upon you and how He gently held you as you screamed and writhed in anguish.

Remember his strong embrace as you fell to your knees and surrendered everything you had in exchange for his promise.

Remember his promise for new life. His promise for relief from the emptiness of this world.

Remember his promise of love for you. And worship Him now as your spirit sings.

Oh heart of mine, sing loudly for your King. It is only by his grace that you know such joy as this.

Delight in Him today, and do not stray.

Magnify His name today, and do not walk far off.

Stay near to Him today. Thirst for Him today. Call out for Him today.

He is near.

Do you remember this, oh soul? Your Lord is near to you. Do not run. Do not fear. Just stay.

Today is the day of faithfulness. Be faithful to your Father as he has been infinitely faithful to you.

Bless the Lord, Oh My Soul and do not stray today.

For Oh, How He Loves.