The Man I Choose to Be

The Man I Choose to Be

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The Man I Choose to Be
[Verse 1]
You said, “I miss you,” at the table.
I said, “I’m sitting here.”
You turned your coffee cup between your hands
And tried to make it clear.
“I miss telling you the little things
Without it turning into more.”
I looked down at the phone I held
And laid it in the drawer.
[Pre-Chorus]
You said, “I know you love me.
But I need to feel it, too.”
For once I had no answer.
I pulled my chair up close to you.
[Chorus]
I can’t undo the nights
You felt alone with me.
But I can put my pride aside
And hear you when you speak.
Jesus, let Your mercy
Change the way I love her.
Let the man she wakes beside
Be a man she can believe.
Let her see it in the life I lead—
The man I choose to be.
[Verse 2]
Last night we had a difference;
I could feel my temper climb.
Had a sentence sharp and ready,
But I stopped myself this time.
Said, “I need to catch my breath.
I’ll be back in just a few.”
You said, “Please don’t leave me guessing.”
I said, “Ten. I’ll come to you.”
[Pre-Chorus]
Ten minutes later, there I was,
Still with something left to say.
But I asked you where I’d hurt you
And heard you all the way.
[Chorus]
I can’t undo the nights
You felt alone with me.
But I can put my pride aside
And hear you when you speak.
Jesus, let Your mercy
Change the way I love her.
Let the man she wakes beside
Be a man she can believe.
Let her see it in the life I lead—
The man I choose to be.
[Bridge]
I want the truth about myself;
I’m scared of what you’ll say.
But I’m more afraid of losing
One more year this way.
You don’t owe me trust tomorrow
For a promise made tonight.
I’ll get right here in my heart
And do right in your life.
When you tell me that I’ve hurt you,
I’ll resist that old reply.
There’s a woman here I love
More than winning one more fight.
[Melodic Guitar Solo]
I can’t undo the nights
You felt alone with me.
But I can reach across this table
And ask you what you need.
Jesus, let Your mercy
Change the way I love her.
Through the ordinary hours,
Through the days nobody sees.
Let her see it in the life I lead—
The man I choose to be.
Every day You give to me—
The man I choose to be.
[Outro]
This morning in the kitchen,
You said, “You’ve got a minute?”
I put my coffee on the table.
You sat down, and I listened.
You told me something little,
Then something hurting deep.
I stayed right there beside you—
The man I choose to be.