Lost Time

Troubles fill my mind because of lost time,
Many lost special moments with a beautiful family that is mine.
Lord help me accept the heartache I’ve inflicted,
It all hurts badly, for the ones dear to me I feel I’ve rejected.

I never intended to fall off the rock where I should stand,
Even so no one ever intends to burn their hand.
God give me assurance that my life will resurface,
I can’t help the feeling of dismay and being nervous.

I know I need to put all my faith and trust in you,
But if I doubt a little, I don’t mean to.
I’ve just hurt myself and others so bad,
That it’s hard to shut away feelings of regret and feeling sad.

You tell me in your Word, if I abide in you and your Word abides in me,
That whatever I ask I shall surely see.
A plea to you my Lord is the reason for my rhyme,
Just please give me a chance to start over and make up for lost time.

A prayer to God my Father by
Your servant Jeffrey B. Quante IV
February 11, 1999