A Long Road

I think I am ready,

yes, this time I think I am finally ready,

it has been a long road, full of humiliation

and degradation, holding back at the hypocrisy,

turning the other cheek to the self-righteous,

listening to the babble of fools,

remaining silent in the face of man-made

knowledge and wisdom;

it has been a long road;

I hear Your voice, softly calling

in the middle of the night,

asking if I am ready to let go,

asking if I am ready to follow;

and yes, this time I think

I am finally ready;

Lord, stay with me now, stay with me forever,

reach out  and touch me with Your blessed hand,

heal my wounds, forgive my transgressions,

open my eyes, fill me with Your light,

guide my paths, overflow my cup,

restore my soul;

bring me home to You.

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