have we forgotten how to greet the day
this sacred, precious gift from God
have we forgotten to give Him praise
for one more priceless day to trod
with steps of joyful thanksgiving
arms raised in praise to The One
who gives life and breath to all living things
have we forgotten the words of the songs we’re to sing
in praise to You, Holy Father, Spirit, Son
for every breath we breathe
breath you fought for and won
triumphing over death and the grave
have we forgotten the cost…the price that You paid
to ransom Your people, while we mocked and betrayed
the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords,
took our beating, shielding us from the sword
have we forgotten the blood, You spilled to atone
for the sin of the world
so not one is left alone
in the darkness of evil
in the void, in the black
in the gapping whole of the abyss
where those who enter
can not come back
have we forgotten that You, Lord
are still on the throne
and with one sweep of your hand
we lay bare and prone
to the judgement we deserve
the real punishment for our sins
have we forgotten how you have turned your cheek
time and time again
to the words of our mouths, proud, disgusting and vile
to the venom in our hearts, spewing like a reptile
to the look in our eyes
to the dirty deeds we commit
have we forgotten that without You, Lord
we fall prey to the pit
of sin and darkness
the allure of the world
have we forgotten that You, Lord
are the one who hurled the stars into space
that You created every grain of sand
have we forgotten the promise
of The Promised Land
though you may not speak to us
through a burning bush
teach us Lord, not to resist
not to ever push
away the opportunities
given us each day
to be thankful and grateful
have we forgotten to pray?
what a rebellious people
we continue to be
ungrateful, unthankful
but Dear God, allow our eyes to finally see
that in remembrance of You, Father
and all that you’ve done
only repentance brings forgiveness
from Your Holy Son
for every time we’ve forgotten to give You praise
for every breath we breathe and for all of our days
that you’ve numbered
given freely
along with free will
You welcome us home
forever still
You are the same yesterday,
today, forever and again
please remind us Lord
not to give in to sin
remind us too, Lord
when our hearts begin to stray
that You never created us
to be this way
so please forgive us Lord
when we lose sight
and choose
to forget all of Your promises
and that we belong to You
