hymn writing

recently one of the unexpected delights encountered in journaling was a hymn i ended up writing when my journal entry turned into a prayer. i've been reading and listening to the new hymns of Red Mountain Church and have become inspired to write more in this style.


Though You give me the power to withstand the temptation
and give me the way I should flee
I've drunk from the Enemy's sinful libation
and turned my allegiance from Thee.
I don't see in Your storehouse the poison I drink
so my flesh scorns the Cross that I owe.
And the battle seems lost in the thoughts I yet think
but You still show me where I can go.
So I'll rest in the fear of the Lord till it's o'er
the warfare You'll carry me from.
For no weapon against me is fatally forged
for I am Christ's captive and son.
O Savior, Redeemer, I pray You find pleasing
my plea inconsistent and pained:
Deliver me, quicken my faith, and show mercy!
In spite of the calling I've stained.

beep-beep.

Driving in San Francisco last Friday, I had to honk the horn to get someone out of my lane or something, and from that point on, whenever we drive, I periodically hear my 18-month old daughter in the backseat say "bee-bee." (She doesn't quite get the 'p' sound at the end.)