“I’m pressing on the upward way, new heights I’m gaining every day; still praying as I onward bound, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. Lord, lift me up, and let me stand, by faith on Canaan’s tableland; a higher plane, than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. My heart has no desire to stay, where doubts arise and fears dismay; though some may dwell where these abound. My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. I want to live above the world, though Satan’s darts at me are hurled, for faith has caught the joyful sound, the song of saints on higher ground. I want to scale the utmost height and catch a gleam of glory bright, but still I’ll pray, till rest I’ve found, Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”

“O Master, let me walk with Thee, in lowly paths of service free; tell me Thy secret, help me bear, the strain of toil, the fret of care. Help me the slow of heart to move, by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee, in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong. In hope that sends a shining ray, far down the future’s broadening way, in peace that only Thou canst give, with Thee, O Master, let me live.”

If you aspire to walk in God’s ways, “Let your heart be broken for a world in need: feed the mouths that hunger, soothe the wounds that bleed, give the cup of water and the loaf of bread. Be the hands of Jesus, serving in His stead, here on earth applying, principles of love, visible expression, God still rules above; living illustration of the Living Word, to the minds of all, who’ve ever seen or heard. Blest to be a blessing, privileged to care, challenged by the need, apparent everywhere, where mankind is wanting, fill the vacant place, be the means through which, the Lord reveals His grace. Let your heart be tender, and your vision clear; see mankind as God sees, serve Him far and near. Let your heart be broken, by a brother’s pain; share your rich resources, give and give again. This is God’s way.

“Teach me Thy way, O Lord, teach me Thy way; Thy gracious aid afford, teach me Thy way. Help me to walk aright; more by faith, less by sight; lead me with heav’nly light, teach me Thy way. When doubts and fears arise, teach me Thy way; when storms o’erspread the skies, teach me Thy way; shine through the cloud and rain, through sorrow, toil, and pain; make Thou my pathway plain, teach me Thy way. Long as my life shall last, teach me Thy way; where’er my lot be cast, teach me Thy way. Until the race is run, until the journey’s done, until the crown is won, teach me Thy way.” Thank you, Lord!

“Take time to be holy, speak often with thy Lord; abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make friends of God’s children; help those who are weak, forgetting in nothing, His blessing to seek. Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shall be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide; and run not before Him, whatever betide. In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord, and, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word. Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul, each thought and each motive beneath His control, thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love, thou soon shall be fitted for service above.” Praise the Lord!

Dear God, we come before your throne of grace each day, asking for forgiveness for our presumptuous sins which we commit from time to time. We justify the reasons for walking out of your will, we blame the temptations that we face, instead of admitting our weakness of heart, a heart which is deceptive, and ask you for strength in the face of all temptations. Help us to remember O Lord, that you were tempted, yet, you did not sin, your heart was clean and your spirit was right, bring us to that understanding Lord, create in us clean hearts and renew right spirits within us, so that we may be tempted, yet, not sin. Let us therefore commit to use this period of Lent as a time of new beginnings, to wipe the slate clean and begin afresh, for though our sins be scarlet, you, O lord, can make them white as snow. Thank you, Lord!

“Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole, I want Thee forever to live in my soul; break down every idol, cast out every foe; now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Whiter than snow; yes, whiter than snow; Lord, wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.”

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust Him; may the Lord remember all your meal offerings and find your burnt offering acceptable!”

“Indeed, the Lord will comfort Zion; He will comfort all her waste places, her wilderness He will make like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and sound of a melody. May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.”

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. A repentant heart before God is desirable; humble yourselves before him.