Praise You, Lord - Essentials in Spiritual Formation

John Baillie was one of the contributors of "Devotional Classics", to which he wrote a section on prayers. He breaks down his section by different morning prayers. Some of the different topics he chooses to write about are "My First Thought", "Continued Dependence Upon You" and "Joyous and Helpful Labor." As the reader engages in these prayers it becomes apparent that these aren't composed of the most magnificent words or cunning rhymes. These prayers are simple and to the point. This section really blessed me; because I, sometimes like others, struggle with praying. When I finally do remember to pray, I find myself getting frustrated with my prayer. It was great to be reminded that God doesn't look for our awesome prayers, but I think He blesses the Christian who has a consistent prayer life.

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This prayer/song came out of some simple times of prayer I have had. The message is constantly tugging at my heart about God making a way from darkness to light. I know it's far from done, but I wanted to try to make some response in it. The verse tells of God saving us, and the chorus is an attempt to respond. The response being about people living sold out for God, and realizing that it is not their life any longer. Since God has given His Son, we now praise Him not only verbally but in dedicating our life to glorifying His name. The Elemental life has a lot to do with action and response to what the Holy Spirit is doing.