Striving

By Mike Bullock

It took a while to understand

That I could do no more

I tried to be the best I can

But slipped back to before

My striving was a blockage

I just got in the way

I had to let Him have me whole

To work on my decay.

Many years have passed since then

And I am now content

To let Him change me gradually

I gave Him my consent

I know I am a sinner

I’m sorry when I lapse

Through Jesus He’s forgiven me

He fills in all my gaps.