“Prodigal Heart” by Dawn Harris
“PRODIGAL HEART”
I come to You with my hopes and dreams
That quickly fade away
I ask You for Your perfect will
Then I refuse to stay
I want an instant answer
A “quick fix” and off I go
I am angry when You’re silent
And especially when You say “No”
I act like a child that refuses to learn
I throw tantrums when I don’t get my way
I demand results immediately
Then I refuse to stay
I want to live my OWN way
I want You on demand
I need the “goose-bump”feeling
To pretend my life is grand
This isn’t how I planned it
I never wanted to live this way
I do the things I hate
And say what I don’t want to say
I need You, Lord to break me
Shatter all that I am
Only then will I be truly free
Only then will I see Your plan
I come to You as a prodigal
Lord, I’m tired of living MY way
I will do whatever You ask of me
If only You’ll let me stay
Your peace is overwhelming me
I don’t deserve the grace You give
It is only now in Your presence
That I’m learning how to live
I say goodbye to my old self
It is time to fade away
Forever in Your perfect will
Is where I want to stay
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Lord,
Thank You for loving me when I don’t deserve it.
I give You my life to do with what You will.
If You choose to take it, it is Yours as a burnt offering.
If You choose to use me, I give myself as a living sacrifice…