A life of unhurried serenity
Of trust and peace and power
A life totally centred on God
Every day and every hour.
Instead of stress and strain, oppressed
With worries too great for me
I would like a richer, deeper life
Of composed tranquillity.
I renounce everything that leads me away
So I can focus on the One
Who, in total, peaceful surrender,
Showed me how it could be done.
Absolute faith in Almighty God
Who, in order to show me the way
Sent Jesus Christ to live in this world
Overcoming hardships and problems each day.
The secret He said is to follow Him
Even if it leads to loss
He gave up all the riches of heaven
To die upon a cross.
Yet beyond the suffering He could see the joy
That His Father would give to Him
Now I can be seated with Jesus in heaven
Because He has paid for my sin.
Having this wonderful prospect in view
And knowing my Saviour’s at God’s right hand
I can be completely free of stress
As I journey on to the Promised Land.
Psalm 32:1
