Set My Soul Free

I am a Man. I am a Child of God. I am a Husband. I am a Father. I am a Pop-Pop. I am a Writer. I am a Speaker. I am a Christian. I am a Pastor. I am a Coach. I am a Musician. I am a Dreamer.
I am a Lover. I am a Learner. I am a Perfectionist. I am a Worrier. I am a Warrior.
I am a Friend. I am a Teacher. I am a Preacher. I am an Athlete. I am an Entertainer. I am a Sinner. I am a Container of Grace. I am here living on Earth, but I am a Citizen of Heaven.
I am Restless. I am Hungry. I am Disgusted. I am Frustrated. I am Grateful. I am Faithful. I am Loyal. I am Loud. I am Reflective. I am a Stranger in a Strange Land.
I love to play with words. I love it when they rhyme. Here is a prayer I wrote not too long ago. Maybe you can relate to it. Maybe you can’t understand what I am trying to communicate. I am not a quitter. I am determined. I am a fighter. I am a disciple.
Set My Soul Free…
I have wandered- I have strayed-
Left you lonely- Should have stayed.
Broke my promise- Broke my word-
Don’t remember- All I’ve heard.
But I need you- Need you now-
More than ever- Hear my vow.
Take me back Lord- Cleanse my heart-
Brand new colors- Brand new start.
And the grace of my Jesus- Come rain down on me-
Please untie my knots- And set my soul free.
I want to come home Lord- Come lead over me-
And live all my days Lord- And set my soul free.
I have stuttered- I have stalled-
Left me speechless- And you appalled.
Broke my union- Broke my bond-
Empty embers- Fire gone.
But I want you- Want you near-
More than ever- Lord I’m here.
Take me back Lord- Know there’s more-
I’m your servant- That’s for sure.
And the grace of my Jesus- Come rain down on me-
Please untie my knots- And set my soul free.
I want to come home Lord- Come lead over me-
And live all my days Lord- And set my soul free.
God bless you and keep you as you continue to run this race. Don’t allow a horrible yesterday to keep you from living tomorrow aggressively.
We may not have as long as we think, but we do have today. Faith is the key to set our souls free for the spirit must not be contained! Now let’s forget regret and get busy at the business of living for we all have much more living to do.
So until next week, keep looking up and then look out because the best is yet to come. 
ED. NOTE: The author is the senior pastor of The Lighthouse Church, 1248 Route 9 South, Court House.