As in my life so long ago
To beat me, I'll never know
How I made it and still alive
And how I fought to just survive

I strayed away, and did many wrongs
The stories of then are a gruesome song
What did I ever do to be... like I am now
Except I turned it over to God and He showed me how

I've been cold... hungry
And very low
No food on the table
But God made me able
And taught me to grow

I got from Him... courage and strength
For survival I went almost any length
How can it be that I have such peace
Is it because the past I've totally released
All to You God, and
I'm in your hands
With shelter and needs met
I still can't understand

I accept all You give and have for me
It's the final answers to my cries and pleas
For help Oh God, as times were bad
Barely enough is all I had

When I traveled down some wrong roads
Thinking some things would help carry the load
I ask You over and again
Please forgive me for every sin

You and I know all the things I've done wrong
You have forgiven because I have a new song
Words are clearer as  you are nearer
Simple is life if we only ask, seek and accept You

You make the storms lighter and the skies more blue
Eyes see things I never knew
...Feel nature's sounds all around... everywhere
I know that on the way down life's main road
For us to travel and carry our load

It's sort of like a little test
We will fail or will we rest
In assurance that all is well
The Bible knows, ask it to tell.....

Let me be Lord more like You want of me
Let me work and serve only Thee...
Yes put more love in my heart and soul
To help me reach out and feel whole

Take my cares, worries and fears
Please take them Lord and there'll be.... happy tears
Remind me every minute of the day
To trust and believe... near the cross stay

Thank You God for sending Your Son
For helping us know day, night, dark and light
That the world is so big and you are in charge
We are just measly and You are so large
To be in control of all things
And all to our lives Your love brings

Let me be bolder and stronger
So my serving you can last longer
Use me Lord in any way you choose
I want to be a winner and not loose
Don't let me stray very far away
From You and Your Spirit and Your Word
And send stories like I've never heard

Things that will make me more aware
Of Your love and all that You share
Take all wrong out of my mind
Open my eyes... not to be blind
My heart is hungry and I yearn
For your touch, Your love..Your face...I can learn

To prepare me better for the judgment day
This is my prayer... hear me when I say
Please Lord, Yes Lord, Thank You Lord
Forgive me Lord, Lead me Lord,
Teach me Lord, Use me Lord, Bless me Lord
Is this too much to ask...it seems
But are things that will end a dream

And let me go to a grave on earth
And return to... before my birth
You may come for us while we still live
And bring salvation to us... so freely You give



Written By Shirley Updike
August 13, 2004
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