Rom 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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Eph 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
Eph 5:7 Therefore do not become partners with them;
Eph 5:8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
Eph 5:9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),
Eph 5:10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.
Eph 5:11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.
Eph 5:12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.
Eph 5:13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible,
Eph 5:14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
Eph 5:15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
Eph 5:16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Eph 5:17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/m/jmystren.htm
Jesus, my Strength, my Hope,
On Thee I cast my care,
With humble confidence look up,
And know Thou hear’st my prayer.
Give me on Thee to wait
Till I can all things do;
On Thee, almighty to create,
Almighty to renew.
I want a sober mind,
A self-renouncing will,
That tramples down and casts behind
The baits of pleasing ill;
A soul inured to pain,
To hardship, grief, and loss,
Bold to take up, firm to sustain
The consecrated cross.
I want a godly fear,
A quick discerning eye
That looks to Thee when sin is near
And sees the tempter fly;
A spirit still prepared
And armed with jealous care,
Forever standing on its guard
And watching unto prayer.
I want a heart to pray,
To pray and never cease,
Never to murmur at Thy stay,
Or wish my sufferings less.
This blessing, above all,
Always to pray, I want,
Out of the deep on Thee to call,
And never, never faint.
I want a true regard,
A single, steady aim,
Unmoved by threat’ning or reward
To Thee and Thy great Name.
A jealous, just concern
For Thine immortal praise;
A pure desire that all may learn
And glorify Thy grace.
I rest upon Thy Word;
The promise is for me;
My comfort and salvation, Lord,
Shall surely come from Thee.
But let me still abide,
Nor from my hope remove,
Till Thou my patient spirit guide
Into Thy perfect love.
I want with all my heart
Thy pleasure to fulfill,
To know myself, and what Thou art,
And what Thy perfect will.
I want I know not what,
I want my wants to see,
I want—alas! what want I not,
When Thou art not in me?
--Charles Wesley, 1742
'I lift you high in praise, my God, O my King!
And I'll bless your name into eternity.
I'll bless you every day,
And keep it up from now to eternity.
God is magnificent;
He can never be praised enough.
There are no boundaries to his greatness.
Generation after generation
Stands in awe of your work;
Each one tells stories of your mighty acts.
Your beauty and splendor
Have everyone talking;
I compose songs on your wonders.
Your marvelous doings are headline news;
I could write a book full
Of the details of your greatness.
The fame of your goodness
Spreads across the country;
Your righteousness is on everyone's lips.
God is all mercy and grace—
Not quick to anger, is rich in love.
God is good to one and all;
Everything he does
Is suffused with grace.
Creation and creatures applaud you, God;
Your holy people bless you.
They talk about the glories of your rule,
They exclaim over your splendor,
Letting the world know
Of your power for good,
The lavish splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is a kingdom eternal;
You never get voted out of office.' (Ps.145:1-13)
We Worship You, O Father our King, So Thankful for Your Lavish Grace. Your Love is our Strength, our God Most Dear, and we Stand in the Power of Your Name. Fill us to Overflowing with Christ, and Help us to Live to Your Praise. Faithful and True, Merciful and Mighty, we Adore You, Majestic Lord-King.
Be Loved Forever, Papa-Father, as we Pray in the Name of Thy Son, amen.