The Hope Within (Romans7)

A poem about the hope and love that God gives us to set us free.

Why do I do the things
I do not want to do
Why don't I do
the things that I should
I want to believe in myself
If only I could

I want to have boundaries
To give and accept "no"
Why do I feel rejection
When I know I shouldn't
My heart sends the wrong signals
If only it wouldn't

Why do I keep others at a distance
And push people away
When all I really want
Is for them to be near
To love and be loved unconditionally
If only they could hear

Why don't I feel forgiven
For sins long past and gone
Why do I still feel guilt and shame
Halting me in the race
To be carried in God's love
If only I could accept His grace

I need to find an escape route
From my inner struggle
I want to be set free
From bondage and sin
Why can't I let God take control
If only I could let Him in.

I know I need the healing
From the Holy Spirit
To come and reside in me
This is my only hope
To let him set me free
If only I could.....I would..... I should.