“Only Because of You”

 

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 “Only Because of You”

I came to the work for the light and the feel,

Wanted heaven to prove this whole thing was real.

I prayed for some fire, some peace, some relief,

But I was just feeding my spiritual thief.

Then I learned You enjoy when I show up each day,

So I showed up for You — and for what You would pay.

I felt You were happy, You shined back at me,

But I still loved the echo more than the decree.

Then You took the sweetness right out of the song,

No taste in the prayer, no right, no wrong.

Still I kept dancing, no reason to stay,

Only because You wanted it that way.

Lost the reward and the feeling of near,

Lost even the smile that said “You are here.”

No warmth in the heart, no spark in the head,

Just a quiet yes where the ego was dead.

Now I don’t ask if I’m rising or falling,

If You feel close or I feel You’re stalling.

One simple motion, one simple rule,

If it gives You contentment — I’m in, I’m a fool.

You took the sweetness right out of the song,

No taste in the prayer, no right, no wrong.

Still I kept dancing, no reason to stay,

Only because You wanted it that way.

First I worked for what I could see,

Then I worked for what You’d give me,

Then I worked ‘cause You’re great and true,

Now I work — not for me — just You.

No more deals, no spiritual trade,

No more lights, no emotional grade.

Just one desire, stripped and true,

I show up, Creator — only because of You.