It Makes Me Wonder
by Laura R. David

Lord, sometimes I wish I was the one who always had the stage,
That people thought I was wonderful and always gave me praise.
I'd love to get the glory; I'd love to steal the show.
I'd love to watch them standing when I look into the rows.
But what if tonight when I walked on stage I found I was alone,
And all the seats were empty and everyone else was home?
Can I honestly say that I would stay and do my best for you
If no one else were there to notice all the things I do?

It makes me wonder...
Would I give it my all if I were always standing on an empty stage?
Would I still go the distance if no one gave me praise?
Would I want to shine so brightly if I was only in Heavenly light?
Lord, would I care to share if it was just You here tonight?
What motivates my actions in everything I do?
Am I really just serving me while I'm pretending I'm serving You?
Lord, you know how much I need to hear that everyone knows my name.
But if they don't know yours, how much have I really gained?
So if I should ever stand on stage and listen to the cheers
Remind me that's just noise unless Yours are the claps I hear.
Whatever I do in this life may I always long for Your praise.
Whenever I look to the world for esteem, may Your blood humble
me back into place.
And if I ever should get angry for not recieving the credit I'm due,
Lord, remind me that instead of a pat on the back, they gave 
a cross to You.
 

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