Stranger...old friend

Who is this stranger inside of me?
The person I don’t want others to see.

She is mean and angry ready to yell.
To control her is hard can’t you tell?

She wants to come out but if she does
Can I put her away and go back to what was?

If she says the things that are on her mind
Others will know she is NOT very kind

She doesn’t care what others think
I do...but does that make me weak?

Weak in my faith and my walk with the Lord
What He thinks should mean so much more.

He sees that girl hiding in me
He hears her thoughts, so how can it be

That He loves me still
Loves my will

Loves me when it’s hard to love myself
Loves me and puts me above all else

Again His love is a mystery
A gift that He wants others to see

God, help me get rid of that old friend
Who comes to visit now and again

Help me remember I belong to You
Help me put You first in all I do

Take captive every evil thought
Help me behave as I ought.

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