Do you sometimes hear songs in your mind? I do. Sometimes I have no idea why the song shows up in my thoughts. But other times, I feel the tugging of the Lord leading me to write. Only You, Lord, lead me.
In the Bible, the phrase “only you” is used over 44 times. In about half of those verses, you refer to our Lord God.
Hannah’s Story
Hannah’s story as Samuel’s mother begins with her praying and pleading with the Eternal One. She refers to Him as the Commander of heavenly armies. She asks God to look down and remember her. “Don’t forget me!” she cried. “If only You will look down at my misery.” She made so much noise that the priest came to shush her.
Oh, Lord God, remember me. If Only You will look down at me.
Throughout the Old Testament, prayers were heard, stating, “Only You, Lord God, know every heart.”
Hear me, Oh Lord in heaven, grant me forgiveness according to my heart. Only You know the heart of every man. Hear my prayers for my own sins and for the nations. I lift up my outstretched hands toward You, O Lord. Only You, Lord, know my intentions and heart. Lord God, Eternal One, only You can help me when I fight the powerful. I trust You, my True God.
You, Lord, announce I am free of all charges. Only You see my heart. You treat me with fairness and look at me with justice. Only You can save me. Hurry, my True God. Injustice overwhelms me but You forgive me of my sins. You restore me and my life as only You can.
I acknowledge only You! No one else rules over my heart.
You alone are God. Only You are supreme over me. And only You have made the heavens above, the earth below, and everything in them.
Verses I used
1 Kings 8:39
2 Chronicles 6:29-30
2 Chronicles 14:11
Psalm 17:2
Psalm 40:17
Psalm 65:3
Isaiah 26:13
Isaiah 37:16
In Christ Alone
Another song from years ago fills my heart. In Christ alone will I trust. This song brings healing, tears, repentance, and forgiveness.
In Christ alone will I glory Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I’ve been blessed beyond measure And by His strength alone, I overcome Oh, I could stop and count successes Like diamonds in my hands But those trophies could not equal To the grace by which I stand
In Christ alone, I place my trust And find my glory in the power of the Cross In every victory, let it be said of me My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone
In Christ alone do I glory For only by His grace I am redeemed For only His tender mercy Could reach beyond my weakness to my need And now I seek no greater honor Than just to know Him more And to count my gains but losses To the glory of my Lord
In Christ alone, I place my trust And find my glory in the power of the Cross In every victory, let it be said of me My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone
