God, you are bigger than my problems.
You care that I grieve but
God, my challenges are small when
I lift my eyes away from my mirrors
God, let me consider your power.
By your voice billions of galaxies sprang to life.
The power of earth, its wind and earthquakes
Fire and mighty oceans
Are as nothing to you, less than a sigh.
God let me consider my comfort.
You've provided abundance greater than kings
Movement freely across the earth
Soft places to rest my head
Warmth in winter, cool breeze in summer
Food, rich and sweet
Abundance available every moment
Technology and entertainment
Treatment for every ailment
Knowledge of a million libraries at my fingers.
Lord, let me consider my privilege.
Born in a land at peace
Born to a family of blessing
Born with gifts and power and wealth
Like a prince I've lived my days
As a favored one, I've spent my nights.
God, let me consider your love.
All my days you have died for me
Again and again you've walked me out of the grave
You see me in my fullness
And speak words of blessing like pure water over my head
God, you are bigger than my problems.
Who you are is bigger still.
Lift my weary spirit and let me embrace your majesty
apart from me.
---Matthew Kistler