Only Praise

God knows what my petitions are, and needs,
He sees them all before I even pray,
He ponders all my thoughts and words and deeds,
so prayers of praise are all the prayers I say.

God likes to answer prayers before they’re prayed,
He’s pleased with praise before it’s even raised,
and long before we’ve asked, He’s planned His aid,
and then can’t wait to hear how much He’s praised.

Some prayers of praise are thanks for all He’s given,
and some are sorrow for the sins I’ve done,
we join our praise with that of those in heaven,
and share our happy praise in joy and fun.

I raise my voice in loud or silent praise,
to set my heart and Yours, O Lord, ablaze.

by Pete Voelz         5/8/15