Reflections

Once again I'm nearing my birthday with reflections in my mind
Once again I'm nearing my birthday and my Savior's will I seek to find

For, Lord, I want to live in a way that is always pleasing to you
Lord, I want to live in a way that includes you in all I do

At this point in my life there's been too many wasted days
At this point in my life too many times I didn't walk in your ways

I can't turn back the hands of time and change it if I would
I can't turn back the hands of time, and don't know that I should

For every path I took beforehand was known to you
For every path I took in life was just another clue

Many journeys that I've taken were a rocky road at best
Many journeys that I've taken put my faith to the test

And even though I veered from the course you set for me
There were many times I veered that you had something for me to see

It's been a road of twists and turns and rocky mountains steep
It's been a road of twists and turns but nothing I wouldn't keep

For the Lord has taught me much in life on the roads that I did travel
The Lord has taught me much in life and never once did my life unravel

So once again as another year approaches I reflect back over the years
Once again as another year approaches I reflect back over the tears

The trail of tears I clearly see, the paths of joy and sorrow that always led to thee
Yes, it's a trail I clearly see for you were always there to love and comfort me.

So my birthday prayer at this time is for me to give you my all
And I pray that for the rest of my days I will always hear your call