As I walk down the path I have chosen

And I come to the fork in the road

I’m faced with challenges before me

Where can I add to or lessen my load

 

For it’s at my every morning’s beginning

When I know I need to build a new base

On this foundation, I will live my best day

To deal with the difficulties I’m forced to face

 

My life has to be built on solid ground

On strong principles to help me decide

As I get on my knees and ask for His help

The correct answers must come from inside

 

I could always take the left fork

The fork I know, oh, so damn well

Full of wine, women, and debauchery

It’s also my own personal road to hell

 

The left fork is one I’ve traveled often

When I was younger and broke every rule

I stayed out drinking all night

Looking for the biggest guys to fight

And had most women call me a fool

 

After years and years of bad decisions

And waking up with my head in a vice

I finally started asking for help from Above

When a voice said, “You don’t have to ask twice.”

 

You see, He gave me the tools that I required

To live a good life, one without any pain

But it was up to me to eventually see

To look inside and get out of the rain

 

Now, I most often take the right fork

And I know the correct way to proceed

Now, each morning, I build a strong foundation

That strong base, through prayer, is what I need

 

Thank You, God, for giving me this journey

Thank You for allowing me to decide

I’ll continue to work hard every day

And I’ll continue to pray

To make the right choices, with You as my guide

 

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