by Judi Weiss

I turned seventeen
At the end of May
But still read the Bible
So I can grow everyday

I am free because of Jesus
Who died for you and me
And even though I’ve done wrong
I asked him for this new identity

I want to be
More like Him everyday
I’ll just wait and see
Because He can help me change my ways

I’m freed by salvation
I’m a child of God
I’m bad at conversation
And only slightly odd

This is who I am
This is my identity
This is what I say
This is who I can be

I’m growing up
And moving on
I won’t let the pain of yesterday
Come along