Backed into my tight corner of fearful loneliness,
I squirm under my own strength to flee from reality.
Loving sin and taking swims in the pool of heartache,
Youthful with reckless spirits and ways of indiscipline.

Life becomes a devouring pit of quicksand,
I just keep on sinking deeper with every quiver.
At that last gasp of desperation calling upon safety,
A hand pulls me out onto sweet green pastures.

Saved without knowing why I was being spared,
I can’t help but wonder what did I do to deserve this.
I must find out the truth, why I live such a depressing life,
Therefore, teach me O Lord your ways and give me peace.

My ears are sensitive to your every teaching,
My heart a hollow water jar waiting to be filled.
My soul a starving frightened child being exposed to light,
My life a growing temple of praise everyday larger in scale.