My Friend

Why do you hold on to me so close? I am a friend who has failed you again and again. Yet you come to me and talk with me. You never fail to forgive. You always care even when I am not there. To what do I owe this gracious gift. You speak the words I am afraid to hear. You make everything so much more clear.

When I am with you there is no need to be afraid, no need to pretend. I can pour out my heart and I know you will listen. You always listen even when I am not there. To what do I owe this gracious gift.

When is it your turn, How can I hold you so close? You ask that I be changed and listen to you. You ask and I ask you listen and I listen. But everyone knows, I don’t follow through.

You offer your everything, what am I to offer for your pain? How can you hold me so close? I am a friend that has failed you again and again. Promises were made promises were broken. Lets not pretend anymore, I am trapped in this world and afraid to climb out. I look to you my friend, but I have so much doubt.

If only I knew how to let go… Now I listen now I know. He speaks the words I am afraid to hear His grace is sufficient for me.