I'm falling short of what I think I should be.
My expectation has not become reality.

I sought and found the truth of salvation,
and I believed and received with much jubilation.

Then I surrendered all that I am,
and expected to be perfected by God's own hand.

I knew all of my sins would be forgiven,
and thought all my bad habits from me would be driven.

But alas that is not a part of the plan,
all of the changing in me is not done by God's own hand.

There are things I must do on my very own,
if I seek God's guidance, the way will be shown.

I must learn to take responsibility,
for the imperfections which are caused by me.

There are areas in which I must take the upper hand,
if I am to help God with His great master plan.

God knows my heart and what I want to be,
and He's making changes from within constantly.

If I want to survive and follow God's direction,
I must overcome and strive for perfection.

I'm falling short in doing my part,
while God does His from deep in my heart.

Help me Father to recognize what is my responsibility,
and give me the power to overcome for Thee.

Help me to gain control of my appetite,
give me the desires and strength to fight the good fight.

I'm falling short when I fight it alone,
but with You all things are possible is so well known.