Here I Am

Words by Dawn Xiana Moon, Music by John Anderegg

Wondering how I've drifted so far
It was so easy to forget
That you gave your life for me
And that undeserved gift
So often I take with complacency
I forget how much it cost you
To give me the life that I now live
A life I did not deserve
I remember when you were my first love
And how I wanted to spend
Every moment with you
But now it's so easy
To put things off
And rationalize my excuses
Of "better" things to do
But how I miss you How can I say that I love you
If I barely even talk to you
How can I say that I love you
If I so often ignore you

Father, rekindle the fire
Bring back the joy that I felt
When I first felt your grace
I finally understood
There is a love greater than I'll comprehend
Break me out of this apathy
Draw me close to you
I make that my prayer
I need you, I've always needed you
But I let myself get so wrapped up
In the things of this world
And I forget how much you love me

I wish that I could truly say
Your love is all I need
Make that catch phrase so real to me
So Father here's my prayer
To know you and to love you
Rekindle the fire
I need you
I have always needed you

Thank you for such patience
And all the gifts that you give to me
Even as I slowly drift away
Bring me to you again

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