My life is an example to many,
because you have been my strength and protection.
That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long.
And now, in my old age, don't set me aside.
Don't abandon me when my strength is failing.
Imagine yourself a decade from now, or 4 decades.
What will others say about your life?
Oh, Lord, please let my life reflect a deep knowledge of You as strength and protector.
Richard Wurmbrand spent 14 years in Romanian prisons because he shared about Jesus with people. In 1964, he received amnesty at the price of $10,000 and became the voice for the persecuted church, founding the ministry that is today called Voice of the Martyrs.
I had the privilege of attending college with his grandson and heard firsthand stories of the man's life.
Richard Wurmbrand passed away in 2001 at the age of 92. His death inspired me to write a song entitled What am I living for? The song questioned how I will be remembered when I'm gone. What kind of legacy will I leave? Will I have lived a life pleasing to God? Will they remember me because I declared God's glory all day long?
David's reliance on God was a cause for praise; it inspired him to declare God's glory.
Lord, may I declare Your glory because You are sustainer. Help me to run the race marked out for me with the end in mind.
I will end with the lyrics to the song I wrote in Richard Wurmbrand's memory.
What am I living for?
Will they remember me when I’m gone?
What will I leave behind me?
What will I leave behind me?
How far will I go to speak Your name?
Will I do what You ask of me?
Will I do what You ask of me?
Can these sinful lips testify of You?
Can this wretched life glorify You?
What am I living for?
What am I living for?
What am I living for?
Will I give it all to follow You?
What can I do to please You?
What can I do to please You?
Let these sinful lips testify of You
Use this wretched life to glorify You
What am I living for?
What am I living for?
What am I living for?
© 2001 Unveiled Faces Music
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