Have you ever wanted more out of your walk with your Savior? Has a besetting sin been stifling your growth or any movement forward, always one step forward but then two steps back? Are you tired of living a secret life of hypocrisy before the Lord? Then maybe these words written in poetic form are for you. Over a decade ago, while participating with my wife in a small group Bible study in our home, I came under great conviction, especially when being asked to pray for the needs of others. Knowing my "secret" hypocrisy before my heavenly Father, how could I possibly go to him in prayer after succumbing to a besetting sin? Guilt and shame would always flood over my soul when such a "misstep" occurred. Over and over, the cycle would repeat. I knew deep within my heart something had to change, that God had a better way for me. As the Lord began working in my heart, I repented before him while praying for relief. As the Spirit led, I devoted myself to spending more time reading, studying, and meditating upon his word. God honored my desire to walk before him in a righteous way. One of the unexpected blessings was that I began to write poetry. Never writing poetry before, I was delighted in what the Lord was giving to me. Many of these poems came to me during that time. My sincere prayer is that these words may be used to assist you in dealing with your struggles as you walk before the Lord bringing honor and glory to his name. To God alone be the glory!