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Take, me, make me
I surrender myself to you completely and trust that you will shape me into what you desire.

All You want me to be
I am willing to let go of my own desires and submit to your will for my life.

That's all I'm asking, all I'm asking
All I want is to be molded by you and to follow your path for me.

Welcome to this heart of mine
I invite you into the deepest part of me, where I keep my thoughts, emotions, and desires.

I've buried under prideful vines
I have allowed self-importance and self-reliance to cover up my true self and my need for help.

Grown to hide the mess I've made Inside of me
I have tried to conceal my inner turmoil, failures, and sins from others and from myself.

Come decorate, Lord
I seek your guidance and influence to change what I have done, and make my life beautiful and meaningful again.

Open up the creaking door And walk upon the dusty floor
Please enter the parts of myself and my life that have been neglected and damaged, and bring light and healing.

Scrape away the guilty stains Until no sin or shame remain
Please forgive me for all of the bad things that I have done, remove the heavy burden of guilt and shame, and make me pure and blameless.

Spread Your love upon the walls And occupy the empty halls
Please fill my heart and my mind with your unconditional love, and take possession of every part of me that feels void or empty.

Until the man I am has faded No more doors are barricaded
Please transform me so completely that the person I used to be is completely gone, and the defenses I had built to protect myself from getting hurt are no longer necessary.

Take a seat, pull up a chair Forgive me for the disrepair
I acknowledge that my soul and my life are in disarray, and I humbly ask for your forgiveness, patience, and compassion.

And the souvenirs from floor to ceiling Gathered on my search for meaning
I have accumulated many memories, experiences, and possessions in my pursuit of happiness and purpose, but they do not fulfill me.

Every closet's filled with clutter Messes yet to be discovered
I have kept many secrets, traumas, and unresolved issues hidden away, which still affect me and hinder my growth.

I'm overwhelmed, I understand I can't make this place all that You can
I admit that I am unable to fix myself and my surroundings, and I fully rely on your power, wisdom, and grace to turn things around.

I took the space that You placed in me Redecorated in shades of greed
I have misused and distorted the potential and gifts that you have bestowed upon me, by pursuing selfish ambitions and pleasures.

And I made sure every door stayed locked Every window blocked, and still You knocked
I have refused to let you in and kept my heart and my mind isolated from you and from others, but you have persisted in seeking me and trying to open my eyes and my heart.

Take me, make me
I reiterate my willingness to surrender to your transformative power.

All You want me to be
I reaffirm my trust in your perfect plan and purposes for me.

That's all I'm asking, all I'm asking
I restate my plea for you to intervene in my life and make it a true home for both of us.