Ode to Candice

Every knee shall bow
This is what we know.
A new beginning in the arms,
In the arms of our savior.

In Jesus Christ we come
To become what we become.
In His name we hold truth.
In spirit, virtuous like Ruth.

Your name is life.
Your name holds power.
Your name, proclaim it.
Your name, believe it.
In spirit and truth.

Shout in the street,
Your name on repeat.
We overcome
Because He overcame.

Strength is her clothing,
Praise is her weapon.
Wisdom is hers.
The Holy Spirit within.

Her lamp was full.
In the overflow she walked.
Worship without hesitation,
Answering her call.

Sing in the shadow of Your wing.
Cling to the Lord
He will uphold me.
Because of the Lord’s assurance.
My mouth will praise You with joyful lips.

Remember Him in communion,
Come to his table
Full of grace,
Her cup runneth over.

Where shame is undone.
Learn the truth of grace.
Your presence, Lord.
All her prayers shall be answered.

(by ScottM while at a funeral 3/31/26)

Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord
Your presence, Lord
(“Holy Spirit” lyrics written by Katie Torwalt & Bryan Torwalt 2011)

Psalm 63 (ESV)
My Soul Thirsts for You
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

63 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2
So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
3
Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
4
So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.

5
My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
6
when I remember you upon my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
7
for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
8
My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.

9
But those who seek to destroy my life
shall go down into the depths of the earth;
10
they shall be given over to the power of the sword;
they shall be a portion for jackals.
11
But the king shall rejoice in God;
all who swear by him shall exult,
for the mouths of liars will be stopped.