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by Brian McKnight

I really love this song. It talks about a person yearning to come back home...into the arms of the Father. At the same time, this song also reminded me of the promise that Jesus made to the apostles. We can imagine how Jesus' followers felt when he ascended into heaven. Their teacher, guide, leader, and comforter. The One for whom they had given up their old lives -- had left them.

But Jesus assured the disciples that he wouldn't leave them orphans but would ask God to send them the Holy Spirit to be with them always. I believe that the same Spirit lives in my heart, too, and gives me the strength to face any sadness, any loss. I know that I don't have to feel alone or abandoned because the Holy Spirit is always with me -- to comfort me, to guide me, and, most of all, to love me.

Throughout my life I have experienced the ebb and flow of faith; yet as I look back, I can see a steady forward movement toward home. One day, we will reach the end of our journey and find a place of rest in God, the origin of our existence.

Life as we know it, is never alone!

Jesus said, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."
-John 14:18 (NIV)

Thinking back when we first met

I remember what you said

You said you'd never leave me

I let go of your hand

Built my castle in the sand

But now I'm reachin' out again

And I'm not letting go

Till you

Hold me

Mold me

Sometimes I feel so all alone

See, I gotta find me way back home

So why don't you

Shape me

make me

Wash me whiter than the snow

I gotta find my way

Back home

Master upon my knees I pray

I just want to be the clay

Put your arms around me

Place my life in your hands

Lord, I know I'm just a man

I know you understand

This time I'm not letting go

Till you

Anoint me

Appoint me

Somestimes I feel so alone

See, I gotta find my way back home

So why don't you

Chastise me

Baptize me

Wash me whiter than the snow

I gotta find my way

'Cause I'm lost and alone

I've been wandering

Long enough to know

Humbly I search for you

And I'm not gonna rest

Till you

Choose me

Use me

Sometimes I feel so alone

I'm on my way back home

So why don't you

Direct me

Bless me

Wash me whiter then the snow

I'm on my way

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