To the One who lifts us up again and again and again
In a world that kicks so hard and gives us no chances
The One who gives us hope when all seems down and lost
Who cheers us when tears threaten to drown us
Who plants joy in our hearts to spring through shifting times
Who never tires of us and our endless issues in such a trying world
Who puts new songs in our mouths and delights in our crazy dance moves
Who stirs spontaneous worship in the hearts of these pilgrim worshippers
Who gives us reasons to wake up everyday and dare the unimagined
Who takes care of us and provides even before we figure out our needs
Who surrounds us so we are never alone or forsaken
Who was and is and always will be, more than enough for us;

To the One who goes where we can’t reach, to do what we can’t
In times when our all is done and we don’t know what else to do
The One who rises against what rises against us as a mighty defender
Who contends with things we have no idea where to start or how to fight
Who raises a voice for us when ours is lost and can’t be found
Who silences lies and makes an end of plots set to trap and finish us
Who fights for those who don’t know who or how to fight
Who gives victory to those who choose to let Him avenge for them
Who opens miraculous doors for His own that no man can shut
Who makes an end of our afflictions and gives us new beginning
Who calls our dead to life and brings our broken to wholeness
Who keeps us standing when life is hits to knock us down and out.

To the One for whom we live, in whom we live, by whom we live
The One who turns our nothing into something special
Who sees our grossest flaws and continues to offer His greatest love
Who heals our hidden wounds and calms our gnawing fears
Thank You for the privilege of knowing You, loving You
And for the honor of serving You with all we are and all we have
Thank You for choosing to die to save not just the world:
You died to save people like me because our lives count with You
Thank You for freeing us from the fear and power of death
Enabling us to live in truth and in deed; well and whole and free
Thank You for a life that is rich in Your mercy and glory
Your grace makes these weak vessels in a flawed world so amazing.

Thank You for the calling to be Your child, live for You, look to You
Walk closely with You, not just as God the Almighty but as our Father:
So loving and ever patient. Of all creation, we are the most blessed!
And it is all because of You and all You are and all You do for us
From this moment onward, with every breath that You bless us
May we arise daily, breathing praise, living worship and lifting You higher
Today and every day of our lives, may we choose to celebrate
This Almighty and Ever-living God who chooses every day in spite of us
To love, help, guide, guard, provide for, delight in and to celebrate us
As Your children, Your friends, Your beloved, Your servant
Thank You our Abba Father! You are worthy of all we are and have
May we hold nothing back from Him who held nothing back in loving us.

Amen.

Glory!