Notes About The Poem

This lyric poem was awarded 6th place in the contest 'A Gospel Song,' sponsored by Regina McIntosh. I am incredibly grateful for the recognition. 

The Servant's Flight

Verse 1
I bow my head in quiet prayer,
And thank You for this solitude.
A tender voice breathes through the air,
And speaks of grace to be renewed.
I leave behind my doubts and fears,
To dry away my clouded tears.

Chorus
Guide me toward salvation, Lord,
And use this servant’s faulty steps.
Your mighty power is my sword,
Your grace has reached my darkest depths.

Verse 2
No earthly riches will I prize,
No passing fame or worldly pride.
Encouraged by Your strength, I rise,
For You are constantly by my side.
You set my crooked pathways straight,
And lead me through heaven’s gate.
You cover me when storms are vast,
And keep me till the dark has passed.

Chorus
Guide me toward salvation, Lord,
And use this servant’s faulty steps.
Your mighty power is my sword,
Your grace has reached my darkest depths.

Outro
So I will soar on eagle’s wings,
Above the chaos, bold and free.
Redeemed by Christ, my spirit sings,
From now to praise the King of kings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kendrick Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in the contest. Way to go. Sara K. ⭐
Young Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Thank you so much, Sara! I really appreciate your kind words and support. It means a lot to me!"
Mcintosh Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 11:17 PM
So beautiful to read. Love this. Congratulations and God bless you, love, Gina
Young Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Thank you so much, Gina! Your kind words and blessings mean the world to me. I am so glad the poem touched your heart. God bless you too! Love, Simone. 🙏💕
Balch Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I feel like I can hear this being sung echoing in a church. I do think the chorus should repeat again once or twice though, that's when everyone really joins in to sing!
Young Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Thank you so much! I love that you could hear it echoing in a church—that is exactly the atmosphere I wanted to create. You are completely right about the chorus. Repeating it would give it that communal, uplifting hymn feel. I'm definitely going to tweak the structure based on your suggestion!
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