All God’s Children Have Wings
(for K.C.) 

I won’t tell you how far down I’ve sunk,
Or that tonight I’ve reached an all time low.
I’ll spare you the details, as ugly as they are;
It’s a heavy burden, and it hurts too much to know.
But understand the wilderness plays tricks,
And it’s tried to turn me against you;
It has turned my head backwards, and spoiled my mind,
And has made me believe lies to be the truth.

I’ve turned so many blind eyes
Until I can’t see much of anything anymore;
Your face is a stranger to me, and
I don’t even recognize the sound of your voice.
But do you think you could find it in your heart
To leave a light on for me, so I’ll know which way
Home is, and the road will be a little easier to see?

I know the flicker that pinpoints the dark
Is a prayer that you are sending up;
I know that every time I’ve yelled and cursed,
You have offered me faith, hope, and love.
The hole that digs deep into my heart
I’ve tried to fill with idle thinking and wishing.
But the warmth I feel from your light makes me
Realize the one thing my life has been missing.

 The closer I get to the light,
The stronger I feel myself become.
The stronger I am, the more I’m healed,
And the less I feel the urge to run.
Pray that the good Lord continues to shine His light,
That I may turn these lows into all time highs.
And when I hear the Shepherd’s voice, I will not
Walk out of this wilderness, but rather I will fly.

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