Lord, help me change my ways

Sitting in this cell, staring at the wall,

Thinking ‘bout my choices, how I made ‘em all fall.

Missin’ my family, my lil’ one’s face,

Lord, I’m begging you now to give me grace.

I got caught up with the wrong crowd again,

Thought they were real but they weren’t my friends.

Now I see clear through the pain and the shame,

Every time I fall, I call Your name.

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Why’s it so hard to leave my past behind?

Every time I try, the devil’s in my mind.

I’m tired of the cycles, tired of the pain,

Lord, wash my soul clean like the pouring rain.

(Chorus)

Lord, help me change my ways,

I don’t wanna live like this another day.

I’m broken, but I’m trying to heal,

I need Your mercy, I need what’s real.

Lord, help me change my ways,

Guide me through the nights when I lose my faith.

I’m reaching out from these chains I made,

Please, Lord, help me change my ways.

(Verse 2)

Time moves slow when you’re locked inside,

Guilt in my chest, tears I can’t hide.

I let down my mama, I let down my crew,

Most of all, Lord, I let down You.

I keep saying next time I’ll walk the line,

But temptation calls, and I press rewind.

I don’t want to be the man I used to be,

Lord, bring out the better side of me.

(Pre-Chorus)

Why’s it so hard to leave my past behind?

Every time I try, the old me shines.

I’m tired of falling in the same old ways,

I need Your strength to see brighter days.

(Chorus)

Lord, help me change my ways,

I don’t wanna live like this another day.

I’m broken, but I’m trying to heal,

I need Your mercy, I need what’s real.

Lord, help me change my ways,

Guide me through the nights when I lose my faith.

I’m reaching out from these chains I made,

Please, Lord, help me change my ways.

(Bridge)

When I’m free again, I’ll make things right,

No more running from the truth or the light.

Help me walk proud, help me stand tall,

So I don’t end up behind these walls.

(Final Chorus)

Lord, help me change my ways,

I’m ready to walk where Your love stays.

Lift me up when I fall apart,

Put Your peace deep inside my heart.

Lord, help me change my ways,

I’m done with the pain, done with the games.

From the cell to the cross, I pray,

Please, Lord, help me change my ways.