240607 Believer

 Believer

I say I'm a believer 
Wonder if that's really true 
Of course, believe in Jesus Christ 
And love him dearly, too

Yet, there are also other things 
I say that I believe 
But, when it gets down to it 
It's myself that I deceive 

I say I put my trust in God 
Yet, when trouble comes about 
Forget to place it in His hands 
And oh so quickly doubt 

I believe I am forgiven 
But then can't forgive myself 
Or work and strive to earn God's grace 
Like trophies on a shelf 

I say as a believer 
He'll fulfill my every need 
Then worry over finances 
With supersonic speed 

Say I believe God's promises 
Yet, perhaps that isn't true 
Not certain they apply to me 
But just apply to you 

Believe God is omnipotent 
In own strength try to do
What clearly I should give to God 
Knowing He'll follow through 

Believe I am a child of God 
And He adores me so 
Yet, heart believes deceiver's lies 
And that's where my thoughts go 

Believe my Lord protects me
But too often, I'm afraid 
Too quick to notice all my flaws 
Not fearfully, wonderfully made 

Believe the fact that in my life 
Seen miracle or two 
Forget them when the storm clouds come 
Am "Doubting Thomas," too

Dear Father,  help my unbelief 
I pray for faith that's strong 
Please wrap me in your loving arms 
For that's where I belong 
Help my belief bare witness 
That your promises are true 
Use me to grow your kingdom 
Leading others straight to you
For, I believe Christ's risen 
And that He's your precious Son 
That He'll bring me to heaven one day 
Where all believers come

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