Give Me Jesus

He is so good. Sometimes when I'm still and I'm alone, when it's all quiet and and I focus, it's as if I can feel Him sitting beside me. I close my eyes and inhale peace.

He is my rock. The foundation I lean on when the world around me is shaking and trying to hurt me. When what was so good has been broken forever, He is my comfort and my unchanging One. I slow down and inhale strength.

He is my happiness. When everything goes awry, when my dreams and plans are shattered and I don't know where I'm going anymore, He shows me His love. He reminds me my main goal and focus is pleasing Him, and as long as I follow His direction, He'll lead me to His will. I smile and inhale joy.

He is my protector. The One who bears my burdens. When sickness weakens my family, when my friends are far away, when someone I love is straying from the flock, He shows me He's in control of it all. I rest in Him and inhale security.

He blesses me. More than I deserve and more than I could ever repay. He fills my life with joy and light, I'm not afraid of the future for He is teaching me to trust. He allows me life and gives me breath. I inhale and exhale Him because without His goodness and grace neither would be possible.

So you can have this world, but give me Jesus.

I did not write the song below, and I can't find out who did. I think it has beautiful words and as I listened to it today I sat down and wrote this. The words are simple, but I love them.

"Give Me Jesus"

In the morning, when I rise,

Give me Jesus.

Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Just give me Jesus.

When I am alone,
Give me Jesus.

Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Just give me Jesus.

When I come to die,
Give me Jesus.

Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Just give me Jesus