Song of Nehemiah

Scripture
Nehemiah 9...I was inspired by the "remembering" song that was sung by the Levites. Throughout the history of Israel, whenever they would return from straying from God's Word, they would remember all he had done for them. It would inspire them to move forward in relationship with God, faithful to His Word. Though I haven't "strayed" from God in the same sense as Israel, I wrote my own "remembering song." It's not good poetry. It wouldn't make a good song. But it reflected my heart as I worshiped this afternoon.

You, O God, are worthy of praise.
You are enthroned in the heavens.
You have surrounded yourself
with beings who praise you as you deserve.
You need no one,
yet you concern yourself with the affairs of men.

You created a perfect home for us
that we allowed our sin and greed to destroy;
And then you made a way for our redemption
and drew us back into your arms again.

I was born from my mother's womb
into a life that missed the foundation
And you made a way for me
to add it to my meager life
Allowing me to build my life anew
on the rock that never moves or changes.

In the pain of abuse
you were there.
When I walked my own way
you were there.
You always have been
always are drawing me to you.

You placed the people in my life
to bring about healing.
A road that still continues
to this day.

You never allowed the sins of my past
to keep me from becoming
The man of God
you in tend me to become.

You have granted to me a place of influence
the opportunity to encourage people's lives toward you;
An honor I recognize,
a responsibility I treasure.

May all of the days of my life
be surrendered to the purposes of your plans.
May every moment I live
bring you the highest honor you deserve.

Yours is the Kingdom and the power
forever and ever.
Mine is but vapor,
living for a moment to please you.