I was thinking today about some things I want. Not physical things, but dreams and desires; good passions that were placed at the core of my being by my Creator. However, it struck me that these desires - though not bad in and of themselves - were getting out of balance. They had begun to take the place that only God should have in my heart. I had been spending the bulk of my energy focusing on these things rather than seeking God first and let Him add “all these things.” When out of balance, even the pursuit of a friendship, an occupation, or a hobby can get in the way of our main purpose in life, and I don’t want this to happen - to me or to you!

Out of these thoughts, I wrote the following lines. (I also started working on music for these words, but this is still a work in progress. Hopefully you’ll get to listen to it soon.) :o)

Forgive my wayward heart!
I've sought so many things
  that may be good
  but are much less than what I need 

Let me seek only You
  Your face alone
May God arise in me
  and be above all other dreams 

May I not look away
Capture my heart, my gaze
  completely