God, you are our portion and our cup.
From your hands we receive our life today
and our hope for tomorrow.
We are glad with all you bring.
How pleasant the company of God’s faithful people!
What a pleasure to be with them!
Those who take off after other attractions bring only trouble upon themselves.
We will have no part in their philandering.
You are our prize possession.
All that we value has come from you
and our future is held in your hands.
How wonderful this is.
We bless you because you guide us,
and through our conscience, you warn us.
We want to grow closer to you,
since when you are near, nothing can shake us.
This gladdens our heart,
our spirit rejoices and we rest secure.
You shield us from death’s sting,
You will not leave us in emptiness.
You will point out your pathway to life;
You fill me with joy, a joy that lasts for ever.
Photo: Arizona sunrise – Mary Olney-Loyd
