Not to win

The Fast (from Isaiah 58)
by Don Francisco

Not to win, not to fight
Not for profit, or to prove that I'm right
Not for show, no facade
Sackcloth and ashes alone aren't accepted by God

But to give, and to unlock the doors
To take from my hand and to place it in yours
To break every yoke and to cut loose the chains
To give cloths to the naked, and a roof from the rain

Not to steal, or demand what is due
Not to lie, and pretend that it's true
Not to speak, nor to do as I please
Not to harden my heart to the dying and to live at my ease

But to give you my life without keeping a part
To return to my God and repent with my heart
To throw open the door to the one locked outside
Then to worship the King without falseness or pride

Then your light will arise and break through like the sun
And your righteousness shine when obedience is done
Guarded by God and led forth by the Lamb
When you cry out with your voice, He will say, "Here I am!"

Not to win, not to fight
Not for profit, or to prove that I'm right
Not for show, no facade
Sackcloth and ashes alone aren't accepted by God