I Just Can'T Win

I just can’t win! I try so hard to please you with everything I do I present myself so wonderful But still you find fault in me Oh that I knew the way to your heart then I could rest and find the solace I so seek Then I would understand how I can approach your lofty place Where I see the less than perfect run and find The Mercy Seat You lift the veil from off your face- I behold such beauty there Then I see you as you are and I see me as I am No I cannot win with efforts mine - for they are like dirt covered in gloss but with your life in mine - I know I am forgiven and totally accepted and clean For it was you who won the crown for me- and now I am seated with you on your throne Father I can always win - for you have won all for me- so boldly and assuredly I now can run to the finishing line and accept the victor’s crown © Brenda V Northeast 25 May 2012 For Joe Flach’s contest- I just can’t win.