I’ve seen into the heart of pain
The hurt I feel, I can claim
Self-inflicted wound, tears fall like rain
My life seems to drown with shame
There has to be a better way
I pray, “Dear Lord, help me change
Please forgive what I’ve said and done”
I despised You, Father, and Your Son
On my knees, broken and torn
God, I hope You know I’m sorry for
The sins in which I was enslaved
Envy, lust and greed, I accept my blame
Life was empty when I turned from You
The farther I ran, addiction grew
Now, here I sit, confined for my crime
Sober, yet content and happy doing time
Lord, You waited patiently for my return
Knowing one day I would learn
Freed from sin, I’m no longer bound
I once was lost, but now I’m found
I serve Your will to make You proud
Taking the straight and narrow for my crown
Thank You, Father, for always loving me
I am no longer the man I used to be