Rewriting Lyrics

The very first song I learned to play on my guitar went something like this:  

As the deer panteth for the water

So my soul longeth after You

You alone are my heart's desire 

And I long to worship you.

You alone are my strength my shield

To You alone may my spirit yield

You might know it.  I haven't played it, in years, but were I to play it earlier today, at one point or maybe three, I might have changed the words - which would have been awkward, because my words wouldn't have fit the melody at all.  

As the deer pants (because who really uses Kings English) for the water
So my soul longs for things to work out and be easy
Being successful (*my* definition of success) is my heart's desire
And I long to have more likes, views, and comments on my posts.

I don't have the strength to keep going, and I feel more vulnerable than ever
Why did I let my spirit yield to so many other things besides You???

...because you alone are the Real Joy giver

I looked at the waves and the storm, and my salmon supper sprawled on the floor as I perseverated on my TWO broken printers and lack of time to organize things so that my already too packed day could fit just a little more in, and I took my eyes off of Jesus - the One who is never afraid of getting washed out to sea.

So now, I'm going to crawl into bed and listen to this song by Robbie Seay Band....possibly on repeat - all night long.

Jesus, garden of my rest

Your fragrant beauty fills the air

I lean and lay against Your chest

Forever safe and happy there

Eyes that flame with holy fire

I stay my love and fix my gaze

You meet and fill my heart's desire

And fill me with Your perfect grace

Maybe tomorrow I won't try to rewrite already perfect Lyrics....well, except for taking out the King's English.   #newmerciesinthemorning