Work in Progress

One hour.
One hour left in today.
Do you know what happened today last year?
Tears, sobs, brokenness, and heartache.
"Please don't let it happen.
Please let me be wrong.
Please let this message resounding in my head be a lie!"

One hour.
One hour left, and then it's tomorrow.
Do you know what happened one year ago tomorrow?
"It's not you; it's me.
It just wouldn't work.
This just isn't right."

One hour.
One hour left to praise you for today.
Do you know what happened today?
I live for you.
I desire to know you better.
Your love is extravagant.

One hour.
One hour, and then it's tomorrow.
Do you know what will happen tomorrow?
"I will celebrate,
Sing unto the Lord!
I will sing to Him a new song!"

I'm still a work in progress - learning to let go and see God in every situation.
Even the situations that bring pain and ache to my soul.

I'm still a work in progress - thanking God for His sovereignty and goodness.
For He knows what's best for me better than I know what's best for me.

I'm still a work in progress - giving God all I am and all I have.
He disciplines and corrects those He loves, esp. when they don't give everything.

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
The wages of sin is death,
BUT the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

I'm still a work in progress - I don't get it right every time.
I'm trusting you, though, my Father, for your way and will in my life and the lives of others around me.

JCH