I return

By Caila Murphy

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When I’ve tried to do it on my own

and failed

I return to you.

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When the joy in my life turns out to be

all your own work

and not mine

I return to you.

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When my goodness is not enough

to sustain my loved ones,

I cry

And return to you.

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When desperation rises in my breast,

when I need to be more than I am,

I turn

And return to you.

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Pull back my gaze, Lord.  Draw me back to you,

that I might not have to return

but simply rest

In the place where you are.

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