I used to run away
from the thoughts in my head
from the pain
from the tears
from the hopes because they were drowned out by fears
I used to run away
from the conflict
from the conquest
from the contradiction
from the controversy
I used to run away
too weak to stand my ground
the running drowned out the sound
of my racing mind
of my feeble pounding heart
of the should have, would have, could have
regrets that would drown
and then pain
left me drained
oh the running was in vain
but then I was changed
I am still running
but now I run to
I run to your open arms
to lay down my burdens
my fears
my doubts
my tears
I run to your listening ear
to talk out my hopes
my dreams
my aspirations
I run to your understanding love
when I fail
when I come up short
when I am very aware of how unworthy I am
And I run to you
I cannot quite get to that finish line it evades me
But in your endless mercy and abounding love
Come and reach me right where I am
The race continues
but I run not away but toward
And when I am weary and can't take another step
it is then I realize....you are alongside me
and have always been
