In the guise of finding myself
I set out to lose my soul
Instead of standing on solid rock
I went on a raucous roll
I set out to lose my soul
Instead of standing on solid rock
I went on a raucous roll
The risk was thrilling
The adventures were daring
In pursuit of my joy
I actually stopped caring
About what I knew truth to be
And the notion of Heaven
I puffed myself up
Like a loaf made with leaven
I grew rotten and stale
And lost my direction
And the lies I’d believed in
Were lacking discretion
I ended up lonely
And circling the drain
I was angry with God
Filled with disdain
God the good shepherd
Instead showed me kindness
He sought me to love me
To remove self-wrought blindness
Under His watch and care
I am safe, I’m at peace
Where my knowledge of hope
Is bound to increase
I once tried to find myself
And ended up lost
But God paid the price for me
Found at a great cost.
By Royce Waxenfelter
12/15/22
