The enemy is always trying to distract me
And to my shame, too often it works
Then I find that I neglect my time with You
And I don’t love You like You deserve
Lord, look on me with mercy
Because I can’t seem to do
What You know I’m really wanting to do
Why is it so hard
Oh God, I should be
Moved by all You are
Somehow I’ve drifted so far
I want to draw near again
And find my way back to Your arms
So why is it so hard
I know that nothing else could ever be to me
Lord, everything I know that You are
So why do I chase after anything else
Only You can fill this empty heart
Lord, look on me with mercy
And pour out on me Your grace
I want to be someone who seeks Your face
Why is it so hard
Oh God, I should be
Moved by all You are
Somehow I’ve drifted so far
I want to draw near again
And find my way back to Your arms
So why is it so hard
God, I know that someday
This struggle in me will cease
And forever I’ll live
The way it always should be
Draw me with Your love
Remind me of this truth
The best moments of my life
Are the ones that I spend with You
Why is it so hard
Oh God, I should be
Moved by all You are
Somehow I’ve drifted so far
I want to draw near again
And find my way back to Your arms
So why is it so hard
~Dionne Stratton
October 9, 2007
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