I Cannot Help but Praise You {Day 5 of Songs from My Heart}

This morning it was rainy and gray. We got home yesterday from a packed trip to Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma visiting a bunch of people and churches and even a school to share with them about our call to Peru. It was tiring but really good. And upon preparing to come back (I'm starting to feel strange calling Fresno "home") I was sort of expecting to feel overwhelmed today. With all the things there are to do in the weeks ahead as we anticipate leaving for Peru just after Thanksgiving (we hope!) there is a mountain of stuff for God to get done. : ) Much, much to do! 

I usually come home from trips worn out and less than enthusiastic about cleaning up and unpacking and getting back into the normal routine. I often end up fighting to not get depressed. But today, to my surprise, I woke up in a good mood! Not fighting the blues and grays like I expected. Instead for most of the day I've had joy and peace that doesn't make any sense. Could be denial, but I'm gonna choose to believe it's God's wild grace and proof that if I trust Him and walk with Him He'll guard my heart with peace that is beyond comprehension.

Which leads me to today's song. It was written several years ago & roughly recorded (as in I cringe a few times when I listen to it!) in 2009.  : )  Click here* if you want to listen to it.

*Might I suggest you right click and select "open in new window" or new tab to listen and read along at the same time. Or right click and select "save link as" to download.)

I Cannot Help But Praise You

I cannot help but praise You (3x)

‘Cause You’ve done so much for me

You’ve given me peace

You’ve given me life

You’ve given me power to stand in the strife

You’ve given me joy

You’ve rescued my soul

Your love is amazing and there’s so much more

I cannot help but praise You (3x)

Because of who You are to me

You’ve filled me with hope

You’ve shown me your truth

With every sunrise your mercy is new

You’re changing me Lord

You’ll show me your way

As I seek You day by day by day

Your love gives me joy, peace, patience, kindness

Goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control

And as I abide in You, You abide in me

Until there’s so much fruit it over-overflows

And for eternity I’ll praise You

For eternity I’ll praise You (2x)

As I bow before Your throne

Singing “Crown You with many crowns!”

           And Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord

           The Lord God Almighty upon the throne

           You are worthy to receive

           Honor, glory, praise and power for eternity!

So for eternity we’ll praise You

For eternity we’ll praise You

For all eternity we’ll praise You

And You’ll reign forevermore!

M. Ens 6.1.07