In moments when I hit a wall,
Find I cannot move forward one more step,
I can only throw myself at Your feet, God,
To discover again the incredible
Depth of Your unfathomable mercy.

I face my shortcomings,
Knowing that in and of myself
There is no amount of will and determination
That will ever give me power to overcome.

It is only when I recognize my failure,
Acknowledge it to You, and cry out to You
That I find I can change after all.
By the power of Your Spirit in me—
Moving through me,
Making me more Yours every day—
Especially when I cannot do it in my own strength…

Which reminds me again, Jesus,
It is You…You…You…ALWAYS
Who makes me more like You—
Your grace, Your love, Your mercy
Moving through me to effect change,
Not only in me, Lord,
But also in the lives I touch every day.

Help me, Holy Spirit,
To hear You,
To obey Your voice,
To act and speak and move
To the rhythm of Your eternal heartbeat.

Holy Father,
Let me love You with all of me—
Heart, mind, soul, and strength—
Till I can give up my selfish, willful ways and
Find my rest in You.

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