The Truth
Dogs Of Peace Lyrics

My life hangs in the balance
I am facing a pivotal moment in my life, where my future outcome is uncertain

Between what's lost
I am struggling to reconcile what I have lost with what I still have and what I may yet gain

And You and Your cross
I am considering the role that Jesus Christ, and his sacrifice on the cross, may play in resolving my inner conflict

I've lied and alibied
I have been dishonest in order to protect myself or achieve my goals, sometimes by providing alibis to cover my tracks

My way to the end
I have pursued my own interests without regard for the consequences or impact on others, leading to this critical juncture in my life journey

With no way to win
I have reached a point where the odds are heavily against me, and a favorable outcome seems unlikely

I've got nothing
I am stripped of my illusions, pretentions, and false hopes, and face the truth of my situation

I tell you the truth
I am speaking with sincerity, authenticity, and vulnerability, acknowledging my own limitations

Don't you ever think twice
I urge you to trust me completely, and not hesitate to follow my lead

You'll be with me
I promise you that I will not abandon you, and we will face the future together

In paradise
I envision a place of peace, beauty, and joy, where we will find eternal rest and happiness

Jesus, I trust
I turn to Jesus as my guide, comforter, and savior, and place my faith in him

In You to know
I rely on Jesus' wisdom, grace, and omnipotence to guide me on the right path

The way I should go
I seek Jesus' guidance and direction, recognizing that my own judgment may be flawed or biased

And is there room anywhere
I wonder whether I will be accepted and welcomed by Jesus and his followers, given my past mistakes and failures

In Your kingdom?
I long to be part of Jesus' ideal world, where justice, mercy, and love reign supreme, and all people are one family of believers

Forgiving someone
I acknowledge that forgiveness is a key value in Jesus' teaching and example, and that it can bring healing and reconciliation

You owe nothing
I emphasis that forgiving someone is a free and voluntary act of kindness, not an obligation or a bargain

Paradise is where we'll be
I believe that paradise is an achievable goal, and that it is a state of being, not just a physical place

If we just believe
I assert that faith and hope are essential to reaching paradise, and that they can overcome doubt and fear

With hearts set free
I imagine that achieving paradise requires a transformation of the heart, a liberation from negative emotions and attachments, and a surrender to divine love

And love received
I recognize that love is the glue that binds us together as humans, and that it is the essence of God's nature and character

We'll leave this world
I suggest that paradise is a different realm or dimension from our present reality, and that it is a final destination for those who follow Jesus

And all its pain
I anticipate that paradise is a place of relief and healing, where all our wounds, sorrows, and struggles will be left behind

With nothing to lose
I express the idea that paradise is a gain, not a loss, and that it liberates us from all our fears, doubts, and limitations

And everything to gain
I suggest that paradise is not just a reward, but a fulfillment of all our deepest longings, dreams, and needs