Lord I have messed up,

So many times I’ve let you down.

Days I felt like I couldn’t be found,

Was hard to convince myself I wasn’t alone.

 

Jesus you said you’ll always be there,

Still my way I choose to steer.

I often wonder what makes you care,

Me a sinful follower you chose to spare.

 

Like the prodigal son I went,

All my blessing I foolishly spent.

Mournfully I walked this sinful Earth,

Reflecting how my action increased your hurt.

 

Several times Lord, I tried to return,

But lack of commitment extinguished my burn.

I’m tired of repeating the same wrong,

Unhidden lord, you’ve seen them all along.

 

Tears welled up in my bereaved heart,

For the longest time after you I sought.

Eyes looked on, a bit skeptic,

But on my salvation, my attention fix.

 

I desire to dwell by your side father,

Hold me so I don’t go under.

Lift me above my past height,

Take me into your holy light.

In you I’ve found the only true happiness,

And a love that is sincerely endless.

Under the shadow of your cross I stand,

Jesus pouring blood made me a new man.

 

Through him, as righteous I am seen,

No longer rule by my carnal being.

I pray your strength keep present in me,

And my will only say yes to thee.