Stained Glass

State of confusion? Thought it was an illusion

The place I was really in was a state of refusing

In search of the solution to the problem inside of me

I didn’t follow the directions that would have properly guided me

I see what’s inside of me, actually it’s blurry from the filth

I need to be reconstructed because this is the frame that sin built

Filled with much guilt, this misguided trip

Bruised up, broken down, walking with my limp

Holding to my hip because I refuse to go out on a limb

Heart is heavy, thought I was ready, but my mind isn’t steady

Eyes need re-adjusting, focus on what’s in front of me

Who am I but a broken frame, one you called out by name

You put it inside of me, so Lord help me sustain

From sins hold I must refrain, strength I must maintain

After all, I’m broken glass stained…

When Almost Came To Pass

Why is it a struggle? because I love what he hates... and yet I love him too

So is it enough to walk away and let him heal me within

Cuz see "I'll never" and "that won't be me" became "I didn't mean to" and "this is the last time"

I "almost" crossed the street

I "almost" turned left

I "almost" clicked here

I "almost" lied

I "almost" ended it

But almost grew into a done deal

I jaywalked when the sign said don't walk

I turned left so many times I wasn't right

I ended my life each time I sinned against God

Pop ups and curiosity turned one click into clicks

One puff into multiple hits, denial and "when I'm ready I'll quit"

I lied to myself; convinced Re that she was fine

Wanna talk about a problem with the mind

"Almost" knocked on my door and said, "I'm here might as well"

I had a one-way ticket to hell

Feet filthy so guilty but then something amazing took place

Christ won my case

He knew that I'd be here

He didn't "almost" die; he didn't "almost" shed his blood

He didn’t "almost" heal

He didn't "almost" take up the cross or drink from the bitter cup

No almost came to pass and erased my past

As dirty as I was, he rescued me from my worst enemy... myself

"Almost" got me in trouble

Because it’s tempting when it's in front of you...

Don’t "almost" give your life

Don’t "almost" turn from sin

Don’t "almost" make Him your Lord and Savior

Don’t "almost" cry out to Him

Don’t "almost" kill your flesh daily

Do you wanna "almost" get in?

No, we await to hear "well done"

Think about it, what if God "almost" sent His son?