When Jesus came into my life

I wanted to be each day,

A perfect child before him

In each and every way.

I woke up every morning

Determined to Him to prove,

That I could life for Him

In a way that He'd approve.

But I found His way was hard

And guilt entered my life,

Hitting a wall of doubt

My heart was filled with strife.

I shook it off and said again

I'll show God that I can,

Be the perfect child He wants

And off again I ran.

But again I stumbled and fell

Tripped by the deceitfulness of sin,

Then God looked down and whispered

Without me you'll never win.

He made me see that I just can't

Make it on my own,

But through the love and grace he gives

I don't need to walk alone.

I now I walk not by myself

But with Him hand in hand,

Knowing He will lead me home

According to His plan.

                                                    © Jim Ness