New Day

Furtive glance at the sundial

Brand new day, already on my way

Sun beams through my baited breath

Awake with clouds of praise 

And I'm giving this day Lord to You

With it's hilltops and potholes, You'll see me through

And at the end of this day, please let me say

All glory and honor to You

The rhythm of the day rolls right along

When hiccups come I hold tight to your song

Stretching my faith, testing my steps

Feeling weak until I fall on that cornerstone

And I'm giving this day Lord to You

It's got victory and weakness, You're leading me through

And at the end of this day, I want this life to say

All glory and honor to You

Shadows stretch and my shoulders feel weary

I glance back at this day and see your loyalty

My patience is tired but You know who I can be

You won't let these obstacles overwhelm me

And I've given this day Lord to You

It was triumph and failure, but You walked me through

And at the end of this day, on my bed I lay

Giving glory and honor to You

© Jena Rutan 2015. All rights reserved. 

Scripture references are from the NASB.

Infinity's Thread

This thread of infinity, always present like ribbons of wind

A jet stream that swirls and leaves

I'll surf on the crest as long as I breathe

Please Holy Spirit lead

It's Your gift 

Moving my lungs and pumping each beat

Of my life...

The same one who raised life from death

Opens my nostrils at the start of each new day

You pull back that starry curtain to showcase Your loving embrace

And time never changes to You

Outside of our sunsets and new moons you stand

Always unchanging, forever unwavering, never relenting

In pursuit of my heart

Eternal reminders wrapped up in your fringes

The shadow of those wings is where I find rest

These days beat on by, like the blink of my eye

Rhythm and speed want to overtake me

Yet I look to the blue and remember what's true

The devoted One who is Father and Son

The Spirit I breathe, yes He understands

My Author, Sustainer, Ally, and Father

I bless You Lord heart, life, my strength 

And time never changes to You

Outside of our sunsets and new moons you stand

Always unchanging, forever unwavering, never relenting

In pursuit of my heart

My lips utter honor, my face transfixed

Without You nothing was made

Your hand hovered before time started to crawl

In that moment 

You already knew me

You already loved me

This extravagant love is outside my box

A brilliant rendering Oh Great Architect

Who reached down into time to give life to my simple soul 

This immense love, this intentional care, this greatest desire and love

I'm enamored by You

I'm drawn to Your kindness

I'm falling in love all over again

And time never changes to You

Outside of our sunsets and new moons you stand

Always unchanging, forever unwavering, never relenting

In pursuit of my heart

So is time really there? Is it one layered unfolding picture?

Your devotion and passion have always been there, after me

In the blink of Your eye all of time came and went

Our days are like flowers gleaming under your love

So Lord please honor this simple prayer

Teach me to number my days

Let me present to you a heart of wisdom

And time never changes to You

Outside of our sunsets and new moons you stand

Always unchanging, forever unwavering, never relenting

In pursuit of my heart

© Jena Rutan 2015. All rights reserved. 

Scripture references are from the NASB.