A David Song
1-2 Keep me safe, O God, I've run for dear life to you.
I say to God, "Be my Lord!"
Without you, nothing makes sense.
3 And these God-chosen lives all around—
what splendid friends they make!
4 Don't just go shopping for a god.
Gods are not for sale.
I swear I'll never treat god-names
like brand-names.
5-6 My choice is you, God, first and only.
And now I find I'm your choice!
You set me up with a house and yard.
And then you made me your heir!
7-8 The wise counsel God gives when I'm awake
is confirmed by my sleeping heart.
Day and night I'll stick with God;
I've got a good thing going and I'm not letting go.
9-10 I'm happy from the inside out,
and from the outside in, I'm firmly formed.
You canceled my ticket to hell—
that's not my destination!
11 Now you've got my feet on the life path,
all radiant from the shining of your face.
Ever since you took my hand,
I'm on the right way.
Abba Father, we praise you, because you bless and protect Brian. Brian’s spirit runs to you with a spirit of dependency, seeking your refuge, and you hold him close.
Abba Father, we thank you, because you have already heard the cry of Brian’s heart. You are Brian’s Savior, you love him, and you want to bless him with all sorts of rewards. All the good things in Brian’s life come from you.
Thank you, because you see Brian as your Holy child, as a young man willing to seek your heart. You watch over and cherish Brian, for he is a good, beautiful child of God who brings you joy.
Lord, you know that in Brian’s heart, there is no other god, only his Abba Father. Brian’s spirit only cries out to you.
We praise you because you are Brian’s most precious inheritance, you are the reason for his wealth, and you are his portion. You gave yourself to Brian, you appointed yourself responsible for him.
Lord, thank you, because all the current improvements on Brian’s body are due to your protective care. Not only that, you want to add grace for his body’s sufferings, grace that will turn the nation’s eyes toward you.
Lord, we ask for you to set Brian up with a beautiful house and a yard, to give him health so that all around people may see, shout, and glorify you.
Lord, thank you for giving Brian a healthy spirit. Despite the weakness in his body, his spirit is still able to hear your voice, and he is still able to soak in your instruction. We pray for angels to guide his spirit in praise, in worship, and in intimate interaction with you.
Lord, you are Jehovah-Rohi—you are Brian’s Shepherd, and we pray that you will shepherd his spirit so he can rest peacefully, especially during the night.
Lord, we praise you, it is because of you that Brian’s spirit can enjoy your glorious presence. Through you he has a heart of joy. Heal Brian’s body mightily, give him more and more strength each day.
Thank you, Lord, because all throughout this time you carry Brian like a precious infant. You did not let him feel alone, you did not let him be afraid. Thank you Lord. The road of Brian’s life is in your hands.
Thank you, because you genuinely lead and love Brian. Please, soak his spirit in your glorious Presence daily and give him the optimistic, hope-filled, cheerful ability to face his situation. As he continues this process of rehabilitation, we pray that you will give him a positive attitude and a spirit of loving trust.
Lord, we praise you. You are feeding Brian daily, growing him, making him thrive. Thank you, because Brian’s eternal pleasure is in your hands.
In the name of Jesus Christ, may God fulfill his Holy Word right before our eyes.
Amen.