Lord Jesus,
Without true contrition,
We cannot walk with you.
Whether we think ourselves strong,
Or whether we know we are weak,
We cannot pass the first gate
Without repentance.
Give us hearts that want to change.
Give us the desire to be made new.
Teach us to see the truth:
That only you can change the heart.
And while we still have time,
However much time remains,
Help us to take the next step,
One step at a time,
One gate at a time.
Make us willing to make things right.
Make us ready to restore what we can.
Make us eager for restitution,
Not to earn your love,
But because we have received it.
Lead us through every gate,
Until our lives reflect your life,
And our hearts rest in your heart.
In your mercy,
And by your grace,
Amen
Wonderful words. Will comment later.
ReplyDeleteYour message is well put together. I think your great grandparents, the Starks, would have said that you covered all the steps of “true contrition” and did it in a poetic way that is easy to listen to. I especially like the repetition of the request verbs at the start of lines. Your embroidery reminds me of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting every time I look at it. Lovely.
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