You ordained us to be here – v2

We must confess we are damned,
Our sin has condemned us.
We acknowledge Your protection –
We should have died, truly,
too many times, to number...
We have cast ourselves to hell,
by our choices, by our sin...
 
But You reached down from heaven,
while we are drowning in the waters,
the maelstrom of our lies, our sin -
You save us from damnation...
You planted us richly...
You ordained us to be here,
You kept us from death...
 
Call us, lead us,
Lord, use us fully,
though we are unworthy -
We are cracked, empty vessels...
Ordain us for Your purpose...
Help us to follow, faithfully,
Your call on our lives today, always...
 
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Edited 12 November 2026
You ordained us to be here
 
Old Testament bible study
led by Pastor Gary Self
Overcomers Center
10 November 2026
drain me of color
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/11/drain-me-of-color.html
Old Testament bible study
led by Pastor Gary Self
Overcomers Center
 
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