give me Jesus

In the morning, when I rise

In the morning, when I rise

In the morning, when I rise

Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus

You can have all this world

Just give me Jesus

Oh, when I am alone

Oh, when I am alone

Oh, when I am alone

Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus 

Give me Jesus

You can have all this world

Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus

Oh, when I come to die

Oh, when I come to die

Oh, when I come to die

Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus 

Give me Jesus

You can have all this world

Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus

In the midst of a morning baking with my kids, planning with my husband, dealing with details here and there about small happenings...

I am somberly thankful for the reminder that these days aren't permanent. That even the things and persons I hold most dearly in my heart will fade, and that only one Person will remain... Praying today for a heart that is fixated on Jesus and on the big, wide world and realities that go beyond my little house. And--

Oh, Lord-- that my boys would someday sing this, with arms outstretched to You.

(Song lyrics from this group. Beautiful rendition of an already beautiful hymn.)