My Beloved

My Beloved: In this abyss of loneliness, reveal the depths of Your love for me. Consume me with its fire, so I can love You as my soul desires. In this coldness, stir in me the spirit to turn my thoughts on You. You are my only hope, O Lord! Wretched and poor is my soul, I do not deserve You. But, in my poverty, I beseech You to come to enrich my spirit dry. Claim my weakness, hurt, doubt, and pain; so I can shout with joy. You are my only hope, O Lord! Strong are my worldly desires; they give me unrest. To declare independence from your love is its nagging call. But, do not allow it for it would be the death of my soul. Have mercy on me, O Lord! I only have human’s wisdom, which knows nothing. Enlighten my unlit mind; send forth Your divine light. So I can do your Holy will even with my feeble mentality. You are my hope, O Lord! Wandering is my heart; it swings to and fro It desires to love you, but does what is not true Poor heart; confused soul what will be its course? You are my only hope, O Lord! You are a God and I am nothing Yet, You give Your life for me. There is hope, O Lord, in Your Love. Thank You for loving me so I can love, too. 9.7.14