I’ve been a prisoner in this life
Not behind bars of man
Though I thought there I’d stay
Twas not God’s mindful plan
The chains that held my heart
The gallows that cut my mind
The poison that ran my veins
Darkness rendered blind
I searched endlessly
The key to unlock my cell
What I found never fit
Hopelessness ruled my hell
No man’s arms could wedge the lock
No bottle made it turn
No pills would heed the click
Hell’s fires earthly burn
Not found in over indulgence
No success overruled the day
It came as a surprise
As Jesus led the way
Falling down upon my knees
In wretched, humble despair
Then I heard the sound of freedom
Jesus’ voice filled the air
Spiritual awakening
A light within the dark
Moving through the challenge
From the place our Savior starts
Basic life and simple breath
Redeemed and rising out of death
I knew where I had come from
Where my heart had been
I know where I’m headed
I’ll never return again
No need to live inside a cell
Satan longs for that to be
I chose to break the shackles
When Jesus set me free
Authentic Truths 