lift those eyes

Growing up we were taught to keep our heads bowed
Eyes closed, not peeking or looking 'round

"Humble yourself," is what they would say
Pray for your soul, repent yourself away

I always dreamed there would be more than this
More than rules and regulations and never-ending guilt

Then one day I turned my face to the Son
and He warmed my face and my guilt was all gone

We need not pay for that which is forgiven
So lift your face to the light, my friends

Pray with your head up, eyes closed or open wide
And lift up those praises; fling them to the sky

Prayer is more than confession or supplication,
It is indeed also the praise of the forgiven