The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!
--Henry Ward Beecher
O Lord that lends me life, Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness!
-- William Shakespeare
Today I was listening to one of my absolute favorite CDs, Margaret Becker’s Just Come In, and it occurred to me that this song, "All I Ever Wanted" (just about my favorite one on the CD), would be perfect to share for Thanksgiving:
From where I lay
I can see the sun
Rising through the trees
Before I face
This morning rush
I get down on my knees
I lift my eyes
And thank You for
This life you've granted me
I pray that every day I live
Your heart will be pleased
I pray for
Hands that hold You
Higher than anything else
And a heart that loves You
More than life itself
This is all I've ever wanted
This is all I want to be
All I've ever wanted
Is to love You
Faithfully
From where I stand
I can see the dreams
That you have fulfilled
Such kindness I did not deserve
But You gave it still
What do I have
That You did not give
There's nothing that I can see
So all I have to give to You
Is what You've given me
I know I don't have the power
To love You like I should
But every day with everything I have
I wish I could
I'm standing here now
These words I pray
I want to love You better
Whatever it takes
I pray for
Hands that hold You
Higher than anything else
And a heart that loves You
More than life itself
This is all I've ever wanted
This is all I want to be
All I've ever wanted
Is to love You
Faithfully
-- Margaret Becker
Amen, sister!
And happy thanksgiving, everyone!
