Saving Grace

Heavenly Father Has there ever been a day when I was more in your need? For your grace to be the only cure for my sputtering esteem I have wallowed in the valleys and seen my darkest days And though at times my faith has wavered, I’ve continued to give you praise But do you receive my call or is my existence so vain? Have I so disappointed that I am not worthy to speak your name? I have stretched arms in your direction seeking strength and understanding This beast has grabbed a hold an prevented my feet from landing And what I have always known to be the only meaningful branches of my tree Now ponder if this is all there is of me for them to see My aching heart, my shattered pride, what seem my disregarded cries Merciful father, have I still not seen clear enough to the depths of my demise? I’ve grown weary from all my failures and my will has so been shaken I am shamed in my own heart because I feel I’ve been forsaken Forgive me Father Please I need you to love me again Even if only in stealth Even if only long enough to save me from myself There have been so many nights that I have cried a river flow I feel like you stopped loving me so very long ago But no matter where I stand with you I’ll always give you praise And pray someday you’ll come again To be my saving grace In Jesus name Amen Copyright©2013 by Daryl R. Gaines. All rights reserved