Learning to say Yes

 

My heart rages like the nations- I need, I need , I need

I listen to my flesh and pick each wound until I see it bleed.

 

I hear my mouth say ÒI surrenderÓ then like Jacob, in deceit

I wrestle God for blessings and I wonÕt accept defeat

 

Until I see that what I want is not what I really need

 I hope to learn to say yes-fall on my face and be freed.

 

I donÕt want to crash through walls and swim against your tide

I want to just surrender all to say yes to You and No to pride

 

This old heart has heard itÕs new tho it seems in its prime

But it beats ever slower as I sink into the slime

When will I learn to say yes

Learn all the ways you said youÕd bless

Instead of longing for things that pass with time?

 

 

May22,1997