i need some time, i need some space,
i need to train to match life's pace.
i'm a work in progress, i'm under construction,
getting involved with me would only lead to destruction.

God is the artist and i am his work,
temporarily vulnerable to dangers that lurk.
my edges are being smoothed, my heart is being repaired,
over the last few years i've become quite impaired.

i hobble and limp from the aftermath of my decisions,
i can now reflect on my mistakes to make revisions.
so long i've been so blind, but i'm starting to see,
that God is the only one who knows what's best for me.

my bones ache and my muscles are sore,
i have finally ended the internal four year war.
i threw in the white flag, gave victory to my Lord,
i tossed aside every shield and sword.

i may be broken, i may be hurt
feeling exposed like a man without a shirt,
but my God is the umbrella to my torrential rain,
He will be the medication to heal all of my pain.

it's a truth i've known for far too long,
that God is all i need in order to be strong.
that if i put my trust i Him, my path will be straight,
i just wish i didn't truly accept this so late.

whereas before i had my doubts and hesitations,
i now stand before the cross with no reservations.
better late than never is what they always say,
i choose to surrender my life to the Lord today.

it's a breath of fresh air, the calm before a storm,
the awaiting of a brand new me to form.
reaching rock bottom, being at peace being broken,
allows me to cash in my heavenly redemption token.

i'm a work in progress, taking everything day by day,
it'll be a difficult, but i wouldn't have it any other way.
my God is here and He is here to stay.
He is creating me fearless, so come what may...

i will have my share of good and bad, and up and down,
but i know i will always be renewed by my holy crown.
I will make mistakes, i will sin and fail,
but i know that no matter what, God's love will prevail.

so i will walk my path wearing a caution sign,
announcing that this heart is no longer mine.
my body and soul has a new owner, the great Divine,
who will cleanse me, rebuild me, and make me shine.

it will ward off any potential invaders that the time isn't right,
this heart will remain taken until i'm strong enough to fight.
it'll only be in God's time, not mine, that i will be fully ready,
so until then i will focus on the future, living slow and steady.