Eavesdropping Conscience
Beyond function of eavesdropping as rational motive
My conscience* fulfills its assigned mission
Indeed effective, earnestly heaven-bound directive
Guiding with truth’s admonishing compassion.
Thus, I thank God for my conscience’s active presence
Righteous eavesdropping, indeed divinely-driven
Grieving for my wrong decision of pride’s license
Prodding me to confess my sins and be serenely forgiven.
With virtuous eavesdropping, my conscience I want to reign
Led by the Holy Spirit’s enabling for faith-service empowerment
Trusting the Lord, I yield against selfishness' worthless gain
Blessed to be freed from denial and conceit’s entanglement.
*2Corinthians 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world…
December 30, 2019
3rd place, "STRAND SELECT 5 any form,any theme" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/7/2020.
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