Broken, Humble and Repentent - Proverbs 15: 8

All persons have sinful hearts
ever since this world one day
fallen mankind had no answer to this
no matter the miles they have ran

But God has provided a remedy
for only a perfect sacrifice will do
to remove sin and produce righteousness
His only son Jesus Christ will be true

This sacrifice God accepts for sinners
when they are accompanied by three traits
they must be broken with no hope
in themselves so desperately in wait

They realise only the eternal one is sufficient
to piece them together in God's shape
but being humble is also really key
bringing a repentant spirit up your spiritual tree

So God brings through Jesus His son
His way of salvation open to all
just needs to be broken, humble, and repent
for God to speak and you hear His call

("The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him."
Proverbs 15: 8 (ESV)

Quote:
" A person who's been sinful during the week can be accepted through the sacrifice when it's accompanied by a broken, humble, repentant heart."
- John Piper)
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Date: 8/9/2023 6:55:00 AM
So beautifully expressed Gordon.Love the last stanza. Really enjoyed it.Thank you for sharing.Keep well.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/9/2023 12:53:00 PM
Thanks Christina, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it beautifully expressed. So good to hear from you my wife's name is Christine, I will return the compliment by looking at your page. Blessings,Gordon
Date: 8/6/2023 9:37:00 PM
This is beautiful. Our Savior's sacrifice is indeed our only hope. God bless you Gordon, I hope you are well.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/7/2023 10:34:00 AM
Thanks B.J. So glad you enjoyed this one and thought it beautiful, I am well enjoying being on holiday at Southport on the English North West coast. Blessings,Gordon
Date: 7/31/2023 7:49:00 AM
So true and inspiring, Gordon:) hope you are doing well, God bless:)
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Date: 7/31/2023 9:52:00 AM
Thanks Joanna, Glad you enjoyed it and found it so true and inspiring. I am well here on holiday in the North West English coast, blessings always,Gordon
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