250131 I Want to Be

 I Want to Be

I want to be like David
Not the lying, cheating part
But like the one who steadfastly 
Sought after God's own heart 

I want to be like Moses
Not the one who killed a man 
But like the faithful leader 
Bringing those to Promised Land 

I want to be like Joshua 
When Moses passed baton 
Though fearful, timid, and unsure 
Knew God would lead him on

I want to be like Rahab 
Though she was of ill repute
Was saved by her obedience 
Of that, there's no refute

I want to be like Abraham 
The father of the faith 
Though started as idolator
His trust in Lord was great 

I want to be like Daniel 
Though he faced a lion's den 
Refused to live the status quo 
And bow down to other men 

I even want to be like Job
Who though his woes were great 
Still trusted in God's goodness 
Nor broke under burden's weight 

I want to be like Esther
Though at first she was not brave 
God used her for a time like this 
Her own people to save 

I want to be like Apostle Paul 
Not when he fought new church
But when he preached Good News to all
And how to have rebirth

So many leaders of the faith 
We're flawed but still of use
For I have great flaws also
Yet, my God can use me too

See, it isn't by our own strength 
That God carries out his plans 
But through our faith and trust in him
When we place all in his hands

You too can do great work for God 
Though broken just like me
He gave you gifts that he can use
Then, to him goes all glory

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