Forever Perfect

I thought I was following Jesus I believed i belonged to Him.

I sought to imitate His ways- I even tried to overcome sin

By speaking His name and singing His praise

I was playing the game while teaching His ways

Cause I was one who sincerely professed

What I didn't even possess.

Confused by what it means to confess.

An unregenerate Spirit in an enlightened sould

Living without the Holy Spirit in control

Carrying a burden I knew wasn't light

Trying to be good and doing what was right

I thought I was following Jesus thought I was paying the cost

But it was by my own effort for I'd never followed Him to the cross

I would struggle and strive -thought that meant I was alive

Thought suffering was a sweet sacrifice

Just like Cain who wouldn't shed a ram's blood

For God, but who would take Abel's life!

Tried to do it my way but it just caused pain and strife!

responding to God's grace by performing for the Law

Until at the cross of Jesus I finally saw

By the Holy Spirit I came to realize

I'm made forever perfect in God's eyes!