A good prayer (vain)

[angellous_evangellous]

Lately I've been praying the lyrics of Derek Webb's (?) song Lead of Love

Looking back at the road so far
the journey's left its share of scars
Mostly from leaving the narrow and straight

Looking back you know I finally see
A man is more than the sum of his deeds
How you made good of the mess I made
Is a profound mystery

Looking back you know you had to bring me through
All that I was... so afraid of
And though I questioned the sky
Now I see why
I had to walk the rocks to see the mountain view
And looking back I see your lead of love

Looking back you know I finally see
Failures bring humility
It brings me to my knees
Helps me see my need for Thee

[angellous_evangellous]

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[9-10ths_Penguin]

Reminds me a bit of Unchained by Johnny Cash:

I have been ungrateful
I've been unwise
Restless from the cradle
Now I realize
It's so hard to see the rainbow
Through glasses dark as these
Maybe I'll be able
From now on, on my knees

Oh I am weak
Oh I know I am vain
Take this weight from me
Let my spirit be unchained

Old man swearin' at the sidewalk
And I'm overcome
Seems that we've both forgotten
Forgotten to go home
Have I seen an angel
Or have I seen a ghost
Where's that rock of ages
When I need it most

Oh I am weak
Oh Lord, I know I am vain
Take this weight from me
Let my spirit be unchained