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There is a saying that into each life a little rain must fall. I wrote this song after having been through a pretty stormy time. There were so many worries and fears that I had become overwhelmed. Even my quiet times were filled with worried, fearful prayers. Before I knew it, my focus was on my circumstances rather than on the Lord. It's funny how we can sometimes get so far away without realizing that we've drifted. This song is my cry out to Him to bring me back to that place of belonging and rest in His presence. The Lord is always faithful and no matter what our circumstances, no matter where we've gone wrong, He is ready to run and embrace us upon our return.

Oh my God, here I am again
Hiding in that same dark corner that you found me in
Why do I worry, why do I sin
When I know there's something better

How did I lose sight of Your face
I don't even know how I wound up in this place
Now I'm counting on Your grace
To lead me on to something better

Lead me to a place where I can belong
Lead me to a place where I rest in Your arms
I've been away too long I've been away too long
Now I want to come home

I know the story of the prodigal son and
How he was welcomed home after all he had done
So I know you'll embrace me
When I get there,

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