Passion for People

"The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.  And Solomon said…  Give… an understanding heart to judge Thy people… And the speech pleased the Lord" (1 Kings 3:5-10).  "O Thou that hearest prayer… blessed is the man whom Thou choosest, and causest to approach unto Thee" (Psalm 65:2-4).  "The LORD trieth the hearts" (Proverbs 17:3).  "Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel… that I might by all means save some!" (1 Corinthians 9:16,22). 

When Solomon asked to be wise,

His passion for people was right

And pleasing before the Lord's eyes,

Who answered his prayer with delight. 

We're given the same invitation

To pray with a purified heart

For people who need His salvation,

Which God by His grace would impart. 

Consider the passion of Paul,

Who prayed for the souls he desired,

That he might save some, if not all,

By whatever means were required.

Your passion for people, O Lord,

Shined brightly for us on the cross. 

How rightfully You are adored

For saving our souls from such loss!