My Life's Song

I am trying to declutter my house, or at least to get it ready for a major decluttering push.  And in the process I came across a booklet of songs and poems that I gave to people in 1999, which is a long time ago now.

Despite the title, his one is just a poem; it never had a tune to it.  It still feels right to me, so I thought I'd share it here.

My Life's Song

When I'm stretched to the limit and aching

With tension I cannot release,

Then use me O Lord, as a drumhead.

Let me throb with the rhythms of peace.

When I'm empty and feeling so keenly

The holes that remain in my heart,

I ask You to breathe through my spirit.

Let love's melody then be my part.

Please use every part of my life, Lord--

The strengths and the scars and the pains--

'Til all are caught up in Your music

And only Your glory remains.

Amen.