Borrowed Breath

Lord, I’ve taken a detour on this journey,

No longer pursuing who you want me to be.

            I’ve settled for a life

            That appears free of strife,

Yet inwardly, my soul knows you have more for me.

So, Lord, rekindle your revival fire,

That once engulfed my heart’s desires.

            Sweep thru and enflame,

            Recover and reclaim,

This soul you redeemed and inspired.

I want to pursue who you want me to be,

I need to believe you when you say I am free,

            I’m tired of getting by,

            Of living religion’s lie,

I want to walk in the covenant you made with me.

I want to walk in the light of your smile,

Victorious over sins that bewitch and beguile,

            Keeping in step with you,

            My life, my way, my truth,

My Jesus, save me from a faith that’s defiled.