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In one moment I try so hard,
sometimes too hard and, in my efforts to join You,
I insert myself where you do not need me,
rather than being content to wait on You to work.

In the next moment I carelessly inflict a harsh, unloving tongue,
on those You've brought to me to love.
With my mouth I speak of knowing You,
but my heart lies cold and empty toward those whom You love.

Often I look for, and always I cherish,
the exceptional service that I can offer to You.
All the while I leave undone,
the unexceptional opportunities You give to me each day.

Lord, forgive my foolish actions.

I long for greatness,
You ask me to be the least that I may see more clearly the One who is truly great,
I long for praise,
You call me to obscurity that I may better hear Your words of praise,
I look for joy and strength and honour,
You lead me into suffering, weakness and shame that I may comprehend more fully Your abiding presence,
I search for wholeness,
You offer me your brokenness,
I chase after life,
You lived to die,
I say I follow You,
seldom it is true.

Lord, forgive my foolish heart.

Oh the grace that is required,
That He should love a soul like mine,
To wash away with His own blood,
My stubborn faults and proud designs.
Forgive my pride, my arrogance,
My selfish, blundering ways,
Heal up the wounds,
Break down the walls,
That in my sin I've made.
Turn back my heart,
Raise up my head,
To listen for Your voice,
Gold from the fire,
And clothes of white,

Lord, lead me now, once more.