The immediate inspiration for this piece came from a teaching I heard yesterday on the radio by Dr. Michael Youssef (ltw.org)  As I worked on the piece throughout the day and evening, I heard another of my favorite teachers, Dr. R.C. Sproul (Ligonier.org)  on the radio reading his children’s story, The Lightlings,   which led to the first line of the final verse.

Good fruit  bearing in my life;

Living waters  flowing from inside;

The word of truth for my guide;

How could I ask for more?

 

 

A worldly lure of things and fame;

a price to pay of guilt and shame.

From these  saved by a  greater name,

how could I ask for more?

 

Upon me a great light has shined

with grace and mercy, steadfast and kind;

restoring heart, renewing mind.

How could I ask for more?