Gaze at the Lord

By: Fink Holloway

July 27, 1988

When life isn't giving me its best
And I'm being put right to the test
It's easy to let my thoughts dwell on the trouble
But doing that makes it all seem to double.
So should I bury my head in the sand,
And pretend that all is great at hand?
No, but when facing reality I can't afford
To forget about my Sovereign Lord.
I'll glance at the trouble,
But gaze at the Lord.
I'll remember that He is the One adored.

Then, when life is awesome and great
Should I just enjoy myself and celebrate?
No, in health or success I still can't afford
To forget about my sovereign Lord.
I'll glance at this world,
But gaze at the Lord,
And remember that He is the One adored.

When I look at Him my priorities become right.
Things that won't last don't make me up tight.
If it won't even matter when we get up there
It shouldn't consume me--be a constant care.
Though I glance at this life,
I must gaze at the Lord
And remember that He is the One adored.

Whether you're happy or sad
Whether it's great or it's bad
Just glance at the circumstances.
Gaze at the Lord.
Remember, He is the One adored.

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