My Savior's Call
What is this life that I may give
Whatever days I have yet to live
To my blessed Savior
All I can give Him,
is all that you see
Daily committing,
to let Him be free
to work in my heart,
and burden my soul
With giving to others
and making me grow
ever closer to Him
and His presence so divine
To do His will,
to seek His ways
To lift His name in Glory and praise
To humbly bear all works and deeds
To share His love and sow the seeds
of salvation
I willingly give my life for His sake
and pray that He continues to take
my humble offerings, my ordinary ways
and use me to be a light in the day
of someone's life, who is need of His love
Dianna Distel © 2002
(revised 2005)
Within His Strength
Though I may be troubled
every now and then
By what life has in store for me
I know a trusted friend
He never leaves wondering
If He will understand--
He said, " Bring unto Me your burdens,"
Place them in My hands
He strengthens me, when life leaves me drained
Left in my weakness and distress
He graciously overcomes the pain
That dwells so deep within my breast
All the while, it is His plan
Drawing me ever so near
Depending on His ways so grand
Life holds nothing I shall fear
So by His mercy, and within His strength
I will dwell, going on life's way
Christ within, my depth and length
Forebearing day by day
"On the day I called You answered me.
You made me bold with strength in my soul."
Psalm 138:3
Dianna Distel © 2005
The Glory Due to His Name
O sinful body, waging war with sin
Submit to Him, who knows all things
He is the Creator, who knitted within
Life, breath, and soul, your whole being
O restless spirit, find thy rest
Within the blessedness of Jesus
Lay your head upon His breast
His promise is to never leave us
O thankful soul, remember Thee
Who gave His life, so ye shall live
Rise in chorus with the earth and sea
All honor and reverence forever His
O joyous heart, sing thy praise
Thank the precious Lamb of God
For all the works, He wondrously made
Lift to Him, all glory and laud
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due to His name,
worship the Lord in Holy array.
Psalm 29:2
Dianna Distel © 2005
My Journey with Christ
Humble me, Blessed Jesus
With the compassion You placed in my soul
To be that willing vessel, Lord
From where Your love can flow
Where You call me to lend a hand
Let my hand be there
Where there is a need to help
Open my heart to share
If You call me to unknown places
That are far from my comfort zone
Let me not hesitate on my way
For I know I don't go there alone
I shall walk in Thy love
I shall not be detoured
From sharing Your message
With those who haven't heard
Of Your love and compassion
Of Your wonderful grace
Lord, where You need me
May I be at that place
Let not this day pass me by
Without, just one seed to sow
To help another along their way
To watch Your kingdom grow
I will live to proclaim You
I love to rejoice in You
I will worship and be that one
Who will make a difference, Lord
In the work You have begun
Use me, Lord Jesus, I surrender
Your love will carry me through
I praise You, Heavenly Father
For all You call me to do
Dianna Distel © 2003
Passing Days
Lord, may I always keep in mind
How fleeting each day can be
May I treasure, this precious gift of time
For there in none that's promised to me
It takes but just a second, Lord
For me to act upon a need
It takes but just a minute, Lord
To speak kind words, planting Your seed
We can never go back, reliving a day
We can never go back, repairing a heart
We can never go back, trying to display
The actions of love, we need to impart
Since, I know I shall never pass this way again
I shall keep in mind, my Savior's call
I will live each moment and try to lend
That which He bids me, to give to all
His love, His compassion, His wisdom, His joy
Taking time to listen, comforting sorrows
His faith, His promises, His truths to deploy
To bring needed hope, to someone's tomorrows
By living each day with Christ in mind
Glory shall come to His name
In His giving, I will always find
Each day, holds nothing the same
Dianna Distel © 2003
(Revised 2005)
God's Love
One small act of kindness
One smile given free
My hand to reach out to another
Lord, my daily work for Thee
One chance to meet another's need
By forsaking needs of mine
One chance to spread God's love
By letting His light shine
Make every day count,
in serving the Lord Jesus.
Dianna Distel © 2003
Precious Father
Precious Father, ;Precious Father, Lord above
Precious Father, Precious Father, Lord of all
Oh Jesus, my Father
How precious You are to me
Your love is like a flowing river
Setting my spirit free
Your grace is never ending, Lord
Covering all my sin
Your mercy keeps on coming down
Changing me deep within
Oh Father, how I worship You
I get on my knees and pray
I praise Your ever presence, Lord
Loving You more each day
I love to please You, Father
I glorify Your name
I surrender all to You
To trust You and to obey
Precious Father, Precious Father, Lord above
Precious Father, Precious Father, Lord of all
The Holy Spirit given me
Is guiding me in what is true
Teaching and reproving me
Drawing me closer to You
Make me a testament of Your love
Of Your Holy mercy and grace
Jesus, Your precious Blood
The atonement for my disgrace
Oh guide me, Lord Jesus
With the love You gave me to share
May I always exult You, Lord
By showing others I care
I pray to You, my Father
Make me a blessing today
I want to share just who You are
With those You send my way
Precious Father, Precious Father, Lord above
Precious Father, Precious Father, Lord of all
You're the Lord of all
Jesus, Lord of all
Dianna Distel © 2003
Heart's Song
I shall lift my praises up on high
On the wings of a grateful song
To my Savior and His love divine
For His presence, for which I long
Music, sweet music, my hearts melody
One way for me to express
My love and reverence, forever to be
Drawn closer to His blessedness
Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord,
among the nations, And I will sing praises
to Your name. (2 Samuel 22:41)
Dianna Distel © 2003
Blessed Be My Jesus
Blessed be my Jesus
Blessed be His name
How I will exult Him
For in my life He came
He changed my heart so gently
He gave me peace and faith
He taught me love for others
Through His saving grace
Blessed be my Savior
Blessed be God's Son
How I have such trust in Him
My Redeemer--Holy One
My life is not my own
It's His to mold and guide
I am but one of His children
To Him I will confide
Blessed be my Lord
Blessed be my King
How I will abide in Him
To Him give everything
Worship and praise forever
I live my life for Him
I am thankful for His mercy
Jesus, my rescuer from sin
Dianna Distel © 2002
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