Waiting

Here I am, my dearest Lord,
Where I always begin,
When things of life befall me
I'm on my knees again.

I know I come here often,
Too often, some may think,
To talk things out in hard times
Or when I'm on the brink

Of monumental changes
Or milestones in my life.
I come to You in all things--
Not only joy but strife.

I come here to say thank You
For things that You have done,
For health and home and family,
For sending us Your Son.

I thank You for the sunshine.
I thank You for the rain.
I praise You in the good times
I praise You through my pain.

For You are always with me
As I live day to day.
You're with me when I falter.
You hear all that I say.

I know that a day's coming
When I'll be here no more,
When life on earth is over
And I reach Heaven's door.

That day, I shall see Jesus
At His Father's right hand;
What a happy reunion
On Heaven's golden strand!

Until then, Lord, I'll be here.
On You, I'll cast my cares.
I'll share with You my triumphs
While on my knees in prayer.

So, here I am again, Lord.
Your servant I shall be.
I'll be watching and waiting
Like You have asked of me.