Conviction in Need of Conversion

As a child, I always felt the sense there was something in the cosmos greater than me

Wise beyond my years and inquisitive, dreams and impressions visited me regularly

Blessed with the ability to compose and sing; a renowned entertainer I desired to be

But warned by my Christian voice trainer that the gift I possessed was not to be used to glorify the enemy

Extremely sheltered as a youth. I felt like a caged bird desiring to be free

Other girls I wanted to be like, yet with a tight grip, my mother held onto me

The enchantment of the world captivated me, however, I didn’t quite fit in

Many attempts I tried but entrance into its realm was to me forbidden

Carousing with the popular females at school, for me, was seldom allowed

And when the opportunity was granted, I was treated as if I weren’t part of their crowd

Feeling isolated and alone, I questioned if there was a place in this world for me

Little did I know years later that God was shaping and molding me, spiritually

Thank you, Lord, for setting me apart, but by no means am I incapable of falling

Your Word will I hide in my heart, for I want to be found worthy of the calling