NEW CREATURE IN CHRIST

The road I walk is a narrow trail.
No longer am I afraid to fail.
No longer am I afraid to die;
To walk on water or at least try.

No longer am I afraid to be wrong.
My flesh is weak, but my spirit is strong.
I’m covered by the blood of the Lamb;
No longer confused about who I am!

No longer do I fuss and fight;
Trying always to prove that I am right.
No longer do I spend energy and time,
Chasing things that are not mine.

What others think and say about me,
No longer shapes my destiny!
No longer am I bound by man;
I’m bound by God’s perfect will and plan.

I’m learning what love really means;
To work with others as a team.
I'm learning I don’t know everything.
I’m learning to relax and rejoice in my King.

The righteous are bold, they are not shy.
It’s o.k. for the righteous to sometimes cry.
I’ve learned that pain is a part of life.
I’ve learned to smile in the midst of strife.

No longer am I full of stress!
No longer am I sad and depressed!
No longer tossed to and fro,
I’ve learned sometimes I must say “No.”

I’ve learned that everyone’s not my friend;
I can’t always trust a hug and a grin.
I’m much more careful about what I say.
I’m learning to be silent, watch, and pray.

This present earth will one day end-
No more suffering, death, and sin!
I’m learning to be more patient and kind;
The Lord can return at any time!

I’ve learned a house is not a home;
It’s not good for man to be alone.
I’ve learned that God will make a way-
I’m learning to trust Him and obey!

I’ve learned to turn my plate and fast.
I’ve learned to move forward and forget the past.
Through every trial, through every test-
I’ve learned to be still in God's rest.

My life is different, my soul has changed;
Many may think that I am strange.
I desire to bless and not to curse;
To look for the best and not the worst.

Shalom!

His servant,
Sandra G. Williams

MUSIC: Penetrating Rain of the Spirit (Hosea 6:3)
by McGinnis, Ridings, Strang, and King