"The Anthem of My Life" by Andrew Wong (inspired by More Than Life-Reuben Morgan)
Dear Lord Jesus, let this be the anthem of my life.
That I will love love You, more than anything, anyone, and even more than life itself.
Your grace is so abundant in my life; and Your mercies are new every morning.
The heavens will fade, and the earth disappear,
But Your Word and promises will persevere.
Most of all Lord Jesus...I thank You, for the scars that You carry.
Scars that are permanent. Scars that are ugly. Scars that represent your broken body.
Scars that constantly remind You of me...
Sometimes when I lose sight of You, I become unsure. Maybe at times, even afraid.
But stay close to me Lord Jesus,
Closer than my heartbeat,
Closer than the air I breathe.
And I will fear nothing.
You knew me, even when I was in my mother's womb.
Even when I was formless...You knew exactly how I would look, and You called me by name.
You loved me before I was born,
before I ever knew or accepted You,
before the foundations of the earth.
If I ever stray away from You, bring me back.
If I ever fall down, pick me up.
If I ever stumble into darkness, be my light.
In return, I have nothing to give You...
Only my imperfect love and devotion.
But then...that's all You've ever asked of me...
Thank you, Lord Jesus.
More Than Life by Reuban Morgan
Stand by everything You saidStand by the promises we madeLet go of everything I've doneI'll run into Your open armsAnd all I know
I love You more than lifeI love You more than life
Fall back on everything You've doneFall back on everlasting armsWhen all the world is swept awayYou are all the things I needYou're the air I breathe
How can it beYou were the one on the crossLifted for all our shame?How can it beThe scars in Your hands are for me?You are the king of all