Most Important Question

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Our most important question
Of asking everyday
Even if we don’t
We answer anyway

One of the eternal
The state of your soul
Direction of your life
Who do you give control?

So many voices calling
Tempting offers, be
Pride, shouting the loudest
Just let it be me

We know these to be empty
Long for a better way
Turn unto the light
To listen now and pray

To the still small voice
Which does not poke or prod
Of loving invitation
Would you let me, be your God?

Such an easy answer
For soul to be blessed
The joy of accepting
With a simple, yes

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