shake me to life

for (these) I am passionate
not what (foolishness) I get lost in
here.

so take me out of here
physically
mentally
spiritually

take me to where You are
give me your heart
break mine down for those same things
allow me to hurt in the ways you hurt
and see the world as you see it

take away my cynicism and doubt
my need to appear strong
the distance I keep myself away
the safety I’d easily fall into

I want to take the risks
that you say are worth it
in order that I might

love myself tired
spend myself empty
give myself away

because you said you came to give life
and I don’t want any other ‘life’
than the one you offer

so
shake me until I’m awake
shout until I pay attention
break my heart until the hardness has fallen away

then
rescue the beautiful pieces
and put me back together
so that I may go on.


“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10