When I...

[Unshackled]

A poem I wrote for a friend while secretly brimming with doubt's myself.

When I...

When the cold hand of darkness is upon me
Lord, your mere thought of me sets me free
When I push you away in my selfishness
Dear Father, your love for me is never less

When I drown in loneliness and depression
You send me dreams as a grand expression
Of your undeserved loving kindness true
Lift me up to the heights of skies so blue

When my heart is a desert; a barren place
Devoid of love's color or a happy trace
My God you send your compassion like rain
Fountains of grace to grow flowers again

When I am a stone of stubbornness Lord
And I reject your care so selflessly poured
Your words of wisdom softens my heart
Your loving kindness breaks stone apart

When I one day forget all about me
Forget my wants and live outwardly
Maybe that day I will draw close my Father
To your loving example's welcoming harbor

Now this one wishes his words to be sweet
His own importance reduced and discreet
To sing your grand praises in all humility
Bow in awe of your sweet soul-healing free