You turned to me

when I called your name,

and your eyes were filled with fear.

Your heart was full of shame,

and you cried . . .

 

"Lord, I've turned and forgotten you."

 

"Life seemed so hard.

All seemed in vain.

Nothing went right.

Nothing was gained."

 

"Lord, I turned and forgot you."

 

"How could I forget your goodness?

How could I ignore your grace?

How could I be blind to your faithfulness

and the love upon your face?

 

"Forgive me, Lord.

Cleanse now my heart.

Open my eyes, my ears.

Show me where to start.

 

"Lord, I come.

I humbly come to you."

 

The past is past.

This moment, new.

I stand here now

arms wide open for you.

 

Yes, life is hard,

but nothing is in vain.

There is nothing to lose now.

Everything is gain,

for never

have I ever

forgotten you.

 

"Lord, I'll not forget your goodness.

Nor will I forget your grace.

I'll not be blind to your faithfulness

or the love upon your face.

 

"I receive now your forgiveness

and will walk strong in  your grace.

I believe in your great mercy

and in your goodness in this place.

 

"Lord, I now

humbly bow

before you."

 

 

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Though my eyes have seen many bitter things

and my life didn't turn out like my dreams

and my heart felt so desperately alone,

I've seen your goodness

and have known your comfort

and have felt your gentle touch in this land,

yes, in this land.