Not By Sight
Verse 1: I know God has a work for me, a purpose for my life.
And I know He’s been preparing me, through sunshine and through strife.
I know I’m in His hand, and I know He has a plan. I’ve got to help this world in need.
I want everyone to hear my voice, and because of me to make a choice.
Give me a megaphone and I will shout – but that’s not what it’s about.
Verse 2: You know, I’ve been thinking recently, that maybe I’ve been wrong.
It could be that, but then you see, I just keep holding on.
It is my one desire, my all-consuming fire – How can I know it isn’t mine?
Just set me free and I will fly away. Yes, I am ready! Just make a way.
Open the door and I will lift my wings – but will it honor my King?
Verse 3: It’s like I’m in a hallway, with many different doors.
I’m looking for a certain one, that’s why I ask the Lord,
"What will become of me? Right now I want to see. Why does it seem the door is closed?
The doors are open but it can’t be right. I must get out of here and get a life.
Show me the way and I will follow You. What do You want me to do?
Verse 4: Yeah, okay, it must be true – there is a place for me.
And yes, I have a work to do. But is it what I think?
I need a vision, though, to show me where to go. Please show me where my goal should be.
Lord, time is slipping out of my hands. What am I waiting for, my great big plans?
I see I must start working for You now – just show me what and how.
Verse 5: Lord, I don’t know when You will come, but time is precious, still.
What’s most important to get done? I want to do Your will.
Please show me what I need, show me what I ought to be. Right where I am, work out Your purpose.
Jesus, I’m letting go of my own plans. I will be ready, though, if You command.
Today I’ll do what You want me to do. And I will listen to You.
Ending: And you shall hear a word behind You, saying, "This is the way, walk in the truth.
When you turn to the left and to the right, just walk by faith, not by sight."
