Prodigal of the Present

I was tired of sitting in this place
Waiting for something to change
I think it's time to go away
Maybe I'll find peace some other day

I said, Father, give to me
What I want, not just what I need
I think I'm ready to leave
I'm not content with what's here
In front of me

So my heart began to wander
And I searched the world over
Couldn't wait to find
What would fill this ache so deep

Then I spent all my time
Consumed by my desires
Squandered everything like a fire
Inherits and devours the offering

Left me hungering for my dreams
Brought about a famine within me
I lost touch with everything
Grew cold to my surroundings

In my deep desperation
I came to my senses
My searching elsewhere
Did not give me peace

Maybe if I just went home
Returned to where my search started from
Father I'm not worthy to be your son
I've sinned against you constantly

Father, you live and move
In the present
Heaven's presence is true
But I don't know how
To dwell here with you
Son, just remain in me

You were lost till you found
I was here all along
You were dead to my presence
Now you live

Will you live in the present?
Or will you be jealous
Of what future holds - but don't forget
All that's mine is yours presently

My love is a feast
Remain with me
I'll never leave thee
Father-I'm not worthy
I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy
You dwell in my weakness and need
Even the angels are jealous
Of how close you, you are to me
Oh, in union with thee
Stay with me
Stay with me