i need some time, i need some space,
i need to train to match life's pace.
i'm a work in progress, i'm under construction,
getting involved with me would only lead to destruction.

God is the artist and i am his work,
temporarily vulnerable to dangers that lurk.
my edges are being smoothed, my heart is being repaired,
over the last few years i've become quite impaired.

i hobble and limp from the aftermath of my decisions,
i can now reflect on my mistakes to make revisions.
so long i've been so blind, but i'm starting to see,
that God is the only one who knows what's best for me.

my bones ache and my muscles are sore,
i have finally ended the internal four year war.
i threw in the white flag, gave victory to my Lord,
i tossed aside every shield and sword.

i may be broken, i may be hurt
feeling exposed like a man without a shirt,
but my God is the umbrella to my torrential rain,
He will be the medication to heal all of my pain.

it's a truth i've known for far too long,
that God is all i need in order to be strong.
that if i put my trust i Him, my path will be straight,
i just wish i didn't truly accept this so late.

whereas before i had my doubts and hesitations,
i now stand before the cross with no reservations.
better late than never is what they always say,
i choose to surrender my life to the Lord today.

it's a breath of fresh air, the calm before a storm,
the awaiting of a brand new me to form.
reaching rock bottom, being at peace being broken,
allows me to cash in my heavenly redemption token.

i'm a work in progress, taking everything day by day,
it'll be a difficult, but i wouldn't have it any other way.
my God is here and He is here to stay.
He is creating me fearless, so come what may...

i will have my share of good and bad, and up and down,
but i know i will always be renewed by my holy crown.
I will make mistakes, i will sin and fail,
but i know that no matter what, God's love will prevail.

so i will walk my path wearing a caution sign,
announcing that this heart is no longer mine.
my body and soul has a new owner, the great Divine,
who will cleanse me, rebuild me, and make me shine.

it will ward off any potential invaders that the time isn't right,
this heart will remain taken until i'm strong enough to fight.
it'll only be in God's time, not mine, that i will be fully ready,
so until then i will focus on the future, living slow and steady.

Wandering through darkness, I can't see your face,
I'm broken and empty, seeking your grace.
Hoping to find you, my redeemer and Love,
You were sent here to save me by your father above.

As I look to the skies, you answer my call,
You're always with me no matter how far I fall.
So stat with me here, please stay with me now
I ask you to stay, on my knees I bow.

I'm so alone,
Lifting my eyes to your throne,
Oh Lord hear my beg and hear my plea,
Please stay, just stay with me.

Stay with me, stay by my side,
Heal my wounds, swallow my pride.
Stay with me, my path you'll lead,
Show me all you want, all I need.

I hear the songs being sung in church
About mercy, grace, and love.
Something deep inside my heart
Tells me I'm not enough

As I look around at all the people
Hands high singing amazing grace
With eyes closed and hearts wide open
I want to be in their place...

God make something click inside of me,
My heart is a lock and you have the key,
Open me up to wonders new,
Set me free to live for you

At bible study my lips are pursed
Hiding the secrets inside,
My guilt is locked up in my heart
To save my image and pride

Oh I wish I could feel what it's like
To be so happy and pure.
The girls around me shine like stars,
Something is missing for sure.

So God make something click in side of me,
I'm praying to you, begging on my knees,
Unleash the demons inside my soul
Release me from every idol's control

For far too long I've been living my life,
Just living for myself,
But I come to you so broken inside,
Oh Lord, I need your help...

I need something in me to click,
I need a love that will forever stick,
I need your key to unlock the real me,
I need to feel what it's like to be totally free.

So when I'm in church I'm in the know
Of the very thing that makes people glow
Because my light will shine so bright,
And give hope to people lost in the night.

I will face my peers with eyes open wide,
My need for grace will swallow my pride
I will open my heart for all to love
My strength and love from God above.

I pray to God: make me new, make me clean,
Show me what this life could possibly mean.
I pray please fill my holes, make me whole,
Revive every weakness in my soul.

I pray clear my stage, shine the lights upon your glory,
Write my script, and guide me through my story.
I pray for the courage to put the pen in your hand,
To design my present fitting the future you planned.

I pray to practice thankfulness and to be more aware,
To seek your tiny treasures even when life isn't fair.
I pray for patience during this long waiting season,
So in every little thing I'll find meaning and reason.

I pray for the determination and control to stick to your path,
If I stray, I know you'll cleanse me in a grace-filled bath.
I pray for peace when things in life do not go as I hope,
You'll pick my heart up when my mind wants to mope.

I pray for the burning passion to strive for your perfection,
Having my eyes on you to point me in the right direction.
I pray for your comfort during rejection and pain,
Knowing your loss was our eternal gain.

I pray for the love I'll share with my family and friends,
For your amazing love has no boundaries nor ends.
I pray to share your friendship each and every day,
In time sharing your truths in your own special way.

I pray to be renewed and to be as clean as white snow,
So when seeking your love, through me people will know.
I pray thanksgiving for your mercy and grace so divine,
It fuels my fire to the world, letting my little light shine.

God gave me voice
not to be silent
but to scream out
about mercy and violence
about rights and wrongs
about beauty of world
about child labor
about colorful rainbow
about witch trials
about love and desire
about lies and betrayals
about lost, drug addicts, outcasts, homelessness
and most of all about His forgiveness.

Let love be my companion,
when I walk through the storm.

Let love guide my heart
though broken and torn.

May I walk upright
and never stoop.

Let compassion
fill my being.

Mercy,
my soul.

Kindness,
my passion.

Peace,
my desire.

When tempest rage
when shadows come,
let love be my guide.

When words are harsh
and eyes pierce like daggers,
let love be my strength.

When swords are drawn
and arrows fly,
let love by my shield.

When hate corrupts
and sorrow abounds,
let love be my courage.

Through storm
through fire,
let love be my champion.

There's no satisfaction
In the pain
That courses through me
There's no enjoyment
In the happiness
That in your eyes
I can see
There's no love
In my heart
That breaks daily
There's no one
In my life
That I can see
There's no hope
In my future
That will show mercy
There's nothing
Left in this world
That can make me **happy

May the God of mercy have mercy on us
May we sense each other’s heart and needs
May such a day never come
when we have to doubt or judge one another
and may we walk together, parallel
always, forever, till death and beyond
hand in hand, heart to heart
This relationship will only add to our quality of life
Not subtract from it
Every fiber of our being may fall in love
with one another
Making us both
Human and divine