the goal

I often lust for definition
affirming nods
Self-decision
Protection for extreme derision
Better plans
And high ambition

Then…

I come to see
And come to say
that what I need
in close of day
 is more of you and less of me
More of you and less of me

The world doesn’t need more of me
My brains, my skill, my vanity
I wish to take a solemn vow
To say to heaven here and now
That what I have is travesty
With less of You and more of me.
Life is filthy rags times three
When there’s less of Him
and more of me.

So drown the egocentric urge
Begin the romans 12:1 purge
My ever foolish bent to judge
To trust myself
To hold a grudge
Let truth be told
And words be few

Less of me
And more of you.
Less of me
and more of You.

Comments

[Mark]

Does this creativity flow from you when you're most exhausted? That is a great evening prayer for me as well. Thanks for the gentle reminder.

[Matt Tullos]

Thanks Mark!

[Sarah L. Howell]

Beautiful Matt. Absolutely beautiful.

[matt tullos]

thanks Sarah!