Going Back Home
Lord, How can a person stay pure?  You say;
"By obeying your word and by following its every rule."
I have tried every day to do that
many people call me a fool.

I have your word inside of my heart
that I might not be a slave to sin.
Blessed are You, Lord!  You teach me Your laws
and every day I can start new again.

I have rejoiced in Your decrees;
that is where my peace comes from.
I will delight in Your principles each day.
Lord, May thy Kingdom come!

I have always felt like a foreigner here on Earth
I've longed to go back home.
My spirit tells me one day I will return to You
and this body of mine is only a short term loan.

inspired by Psalm 119                                     written 10/10/2000

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