Child of God

How many times have I tried to run on my own'
How many chances have I carried then blown'
By thinking on my strength alone I could change the world
Pride lifted me high, then threw me to the ground

I know that I am only a child of God,
Nothing less, nothing more
In you O Lord, I place all of me,
Nothing less, nothing more

Images of inadequacy run rampant though my head
I yearn to fight them, but the world tells me instead.
'You're not worth anyone's time.'
No matter how hard I run, I can't see the finish line

In you I am whole
In you I am strong
In you I will run
And never grow weary

' 2009 David Mares