“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17)
Requested by Erlene, Lord, Take All That I Have, by Carroll Roberson.
Every good thing we have, every good thing that we know–it all traces back to the Father.
Thank you. I love this song, and it is, as you say, a reminder of what Scripture tells us.
I don’t really have much to offer, but I know that such as I have is a gift from my Father, and I am grateful.
Nice song! I am also grateful for all the things God has given me.
An interesting variation on the “Suscipe” prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola: “Lord, take all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my will. All that I am and all that I have come from you; take them again and use them according to your will. Give me only your love and your grace and I will want [i.e., lack] for nothing.” I pray that prayer every day as part of my morning offering prayers.
Wonderful lyrics. Reminds me of Romans 12:1-2 telling us to offer ourselves to God as living sacrifices.