THE WOOD BESIDE MY ALTAR | A Prayer About That Moment of Recognition

'THE WOOD BESIDE MY ALTAR | AlternetMatrix' I admired the faith of others. I listened to their prayers and warmed myself by their fire. Then I went home and left the wood beside my own altar untouched. 'The Wood Beside My Altar' is a prayer about that moment of recognition. It is about waiting for permission when there is already a step to take, counting what we lack while overlooking what we can give, and finding the courage to begin again after stopping so many times. David asked, “Is there not a cause?” (1 Samuel 17:29). Esther stepped forward without knowing the outcome (Esther 4:16). And the call came to Ezra: “Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee” (Ezra 10:4). The fire in this song is an image of a life brought before the LORD in prayer and obedience. Its promise is small enough to keep: 'I will lay the wood today. Tomorrow, I will come again.' What is one piece of wood you have left beside your altar? Share your answer in the comments if you wish. Subscribe to 'AlternetMatrix' for more songs of Scripture, prayer, and the inner life. #TheWoodBesideMyAltar #AlternetMatrix #GospelSoul #ChristianMusic #PrayerSong #Faith