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thoughts from the heart...

In my short life I’ve blessed to have
Safe walls in which to rest my head;
But walls don’t become home to me
Unless Thy home they too can be.

For houses small or large I care
Not whither for, unless in there
I find that rest that gives me life
More lasting than what sleep provides.

And shall peaceful rest not intercede
I’m Stranger, Lord, to thee and me.
I need thy grace to fill my soul
To make me, “me,” to make me whole--

So Lord, I beg thee, stay inside.
Do not from me thy Spirit hide.
Give me strength to be enough,
To find myself within Thy love.

Bless my walls and with me dwell
That in Thy Spirit, mine may swell
And grow in light; just this I pray.
Lord, make my house a home each day.

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