Collecting Dust

Verse 1
I bought a Bible years ago, leather cover, words in red
Mama gave me one when I was young, said, “Son, keep this by your bed”
Life got loud, the days got heavy, I was runnin’ just to cope
Now it’s sittin’ on a bookshelf, under layers of old hope

Pre-Chorus
Ain’t that funny how the answers
Can be right there in plain sight
While I’ve been lookin’ for the truth
In the wrong bars every night

Chorus
That Bible’s collectin’ dust on the shelf
A little worn like my heart and myself
I ain’t been openin’ it like I should
But I don’t think God’s mad, I think He understood
Maybe it’s time I slow down, just sit and trust
Crack it open, not because I must
But because I want to know Him more
That Bible ain’t meant to collect dust anymore

Verse 2
I’ve heard His name in Sunday songs, seen His grace in other lives
Felt Him pull me from the edge more times than I can count tonight
I ain’t perfect, never claimed to be, I’ve stumbled, I’ve been lost
But mercy keeps on showin’ up no matter what the cost

Pre-Chorus
I don’t need a preacher pointin’ fingers
Or a reason built on fear
Just a quiet moment with the Word
And an open heart to hear

Chorus
That Bible’s collectin’ dust on the shelf
A little worn like my pride and myself
I ain’t been openin’ it like I should
But I don’t think God left, I think He stayed where He stood
Maybe it’s time I slow down, just sit and trust
Crack it open, not because I must
But because I want to know Him more
That Bible ain’t meant to collect dust anymore

Bridge
Ain’t lookin’ for rules or a list of wrongs
Just a Father’s voice sayin’, “Child, come home”
No pressure, no shame, no borrowed faith
Just me and Him meetin’ face to face

Chorus (Soft → Strong)
That Bible’s collectin’ dust on the shelf
But I’m ready now to see for myself
Every promise, every scarlet word
Every whisper I ain’t never heard
I’ll pick it up, take my time, no rush
Read it slow, let it change my touch
Not because I have to prove I’m strong
But because I want to walk with Him along

Outro
So I wipe off the dust, say a simple prayer
“Lord, I’m here… if You’re willin’, meet me there”
That Bible’s open, and so am I
Guess it’s never too late to give it a try

Country gospel/modern country, male, warm, honest, rough past, real faith, no sugarcoating,broken,healing,hope