What If I Told You

what if i told you it wasn't me?
the part you love with all your heart and soul
isn't me
the part you would protect forever
isn't me
the part you miss before i even leave
isn't me
what if i said such things?
would you believe?
what if i told you the things you love the most
i can't take credit for?
would you know what i mean?
all of the goodness you see is the evidence
of God in me
it's proof i want Him working through me
but whatever you gain from me
is a result of my surrendering
and it's not perfect every time
but it's perfect when i do it right
all if requires of me is listening and obedience
the rest of it
isn't me
i marvel at the chance to tag along
but i'm only here for the ride
the hard parts
the truly breath-taking moments
the inexpressible peace
that's Him each and every time
the comforting words may come from my lips
or my hand
but i didn't write them
my arms will wrap tightly around you
but when it comes to cradling your heart
i can't
that role wasn't meant for me
do you believe?
can you see well enough to look past me?
look into my eyes,
can you see mine are not the ones looking back?
He sees you
He knows you
and though you may thing a soul can't get better than mine
i am not the one who laid down my life
that wasn't me