On My Knees -- a prayer song for our pastor

We were blessed yesterday to celebrate our Pastor's 50th birthday.  I was honored to contribute a small part to the celebration by writing a song for the worship service.  And while I wrote the song with our pastor in mind, I believe it speaks to all of us and the wonderful privilege we have of accessing the Father through prayer.  Prayer is an amazing gift we have been given by a loving God who desires a full and intimate relationship with us.


On My Knees
words and music by Terha Knittel
copyright 2011
Etched within the emptiness I sometimes feel
When strength to handle one more thing does not exist
In corners dark, elusive answers are playing hide and seek
Despair has mocked my faith and fear has raised it's fist -- at me


My hope is found when to the ground
My knees come to a rest
Bowed beneath a weight I simply cannot bear
I am here in this holy place of prayer


CHORUS

Down on my knees I will find all I need

Down on my knees I'll find You're all I need

As I look to You

And I trust in You

Here with you, on my knees

The heart holds all His faithfulness that time reveals
I'm not alone, or on my own, He lives in me
In tender moments held within His warm embrace
My spirit soars and once again my heart is free


My hope is found when to the ground
My knees come to a rest
And every question, every burden, every care
Is heard inside this holy place of prayer


CHORUS
Down on my knees I will find all I need

Down on my knees I'll find You're all I need

As I look to You

And I trust in You

Here with you, on my knees


(bridge -- )
I called Your name, You came

Your heard me, healed me
Your love has overwhelmed me
Your grace sufficient held me
Strength when I am weary
Power when I'm weak
The comfort I rely on
You're the wisdom that I seek

CHORUS

Down on my knees I will find all I need

Down on my knees I'll find You're all I need

As I look to You

And I trust in You

Here with you, on my knees