Before Your Eyes

Delayed by the detention of regular thoughts that mount upon my worries
Shedding away into the distance as they flake interest like snow flurries
A beautiful display of how I meant to refuse my old ways and live new
As I was covered in a vague tent of torment that has been long run through
They tell me that I have no hope, but saying hopeless is how they are wrong
That even though I know who I am, what I must do, that I still do not belong
They have pushed me away, they have pushed me off my path even when I arrived
But gladly, they are not my enemy, but because of them I have stayed alive
They come to me for comfort, but I offer hope of another kind that they want
It is not because of what they think of me but what my only Savior has done
Because of His love, I have accepted by faith of the hope that has been free
But when I became a soldier of Christ, I did not know my whole responsiblity
I used the word that was written as my sword to help pierce through the facades
Though many objects and people have been addictive; they no longer are my gods
I depend on the one who is with me, in me, and I am seeking his commands eagerly
Though I have had many people who were determined to distract and beleaguer me
They know not why they do it or may not be aware of its obvious consequence
That I must try to help them even though they do not know their known offense
I love them too much to let them be found guilty of a hell I cannot fully explain
Because I love them, I will tell them, even if their response may bring me pain
Even though my arms feel far too weak and my strength seems to be leaving me
I feel sometimes that I am fainting, falling, and gasping for the dust to breathe
I want the filth and all impurity off my hands, cleansing me from all its bitter
I cry for you when all this world seems more of a parent to people than a babysitter
I have stumbled and I know it, even though I know I should uphold a Christlike role
My tears may interfere when there are days that I do not feel I am in control
But I see you alive in me, leading me and showing me blessings from your hand
The greatest miracle, was when you paid my life in full, so I follow your demand
You are more than capable of restoring my life so I no longer fear what is ahead of me
Time, I have learned to use wisely and have found instead to be not my enemy
I know you have planned for me to be a person to live out loud with your purpose
Even if no one comes with me, then I will still do your will and be in service
Holding fast to your promise and knowing that I will be watched as I carry this
I will open my voice to the world and all who will welcome this awareness

2 Timothy 3:3-13 "Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. And as Christ's soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in the affairs of this life, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army. Follow the Lord's rules for doing his work, just as an athlete either follows the rules or is disqualified and wins no prize. Hardworking farmers are the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. Think about what I am saying. The Lord will give you understanding in all these things. Never forget that Jesus Christ was a man born into King David's family and that he was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen. This is a true saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him. If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us. If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself."

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