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The Right Direction

When I'm headed in the right direction...
By Russell Patterson
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I may never reach perfection,
I just need some correction,
And start heading in the right direction.

When His mighty word I love,
And daily seek the will of God above,
I’m heading in the right direction.

When I bring some love wherever I go,
And bring some joy to those I know,
I’m heading in the right direction.

When I focus on others’ behalf,
When I laugh with those who laugh,
I’m heading in the right direction.

When gentleness and mercy I keep,
When I weep with those who weep,
I’m headed in the right direction.

When I faithfully carry my cross,
If I count everything as loss,
I’m headed in the right direction.

The Lord will bless me someday,
With a crown that will never fade away,
If I keep heading in the right direction.

By God’s grace, I will reach perfection,
And receive the Eternal’s redemption,
Because I’m headed in the right direction.

Russell Patterson,
Verdugo Hills Ecclesia, CA

(Written in 2003)

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