New Start

Oh, Lord! I was once a slave
to horror, filth and sin.
I let the world smile sweetly
at me and slowly drag me in.

Its words enticed and made me
want to believe the terrible lies.
I swallowed pills...drank and smoked
trying to close my weary eyes.

The truth was harsh!

It hurt and stung...
made me recoil in shame.
It's hard to stand before You Lord;
knowing I've only myself to blame.

But You loved me like a precious child
who'd lost its path, gone astray.
Your comfort, ease and unfathomable
grace said, "I'll show you the way."

I've never deserved this treatment
from You; the One I ignored too long.
Yet You knew I was weak and gently
whispered, "I'll help you be strong."

Oh, Lord - my God, my incredibly
loving & caring Father...Friend!
Walk with me now; be there tomorrow;
stay beside me to the wonderful end.