Knowing I Can't Fly

I spent much of my time wondering...
How did I make it
To the other side of all of the bridges
That collapsed beneath my feet
Through all of the days that were as bright as the night
Without one candle being lit
To be worthy of His mercy and blessings
I know I am not fit

How foolish was I
For thinking I could fix all that had broken on my own
It took some time to realize
That even a 70 year old man that does not know the Lord
Is just a soul that is lost and old
So how could I think I am so grown

But, now I know
Without God being the captain of the ship of my life
I will not reach my full potential and I am unable to truely grow
I am so grateful that God can see
Knows His children
And realizes how simple we can be

I know I must use my gifts and talents
As a testimony
Of all the ways that God has blessed me
As long as I keep Him first and do my part
There is no obstacle I can not defeat

My prayers never fell upon deaf ears
And even if I am surrounded by demons at the darkest hour
The Lord is always my protector, my sword and my shield
So there is nothing I shall fear

Before I began to develop my plan
He was already working things out
Before I got down to pray on a single knee
Just the thought of His Goodness
Makes me want to Shout!

I had to grow in His word, develop greater patience and mature
And all I can say is...
Thank You Lord!
For clearing my vision so I can see
Because the entire time I was trying to figure out how to fly
You were carrying me.