Follow the Directions
When I’m sinful, as I am by nature…
Forget my wisdom and gossip or darken
My heart with hues of dread or desperation
Feelings felt by a heart who is disrespectful
One who knows they’re not following directions!
When I’m errant, as I have been know to be…
Following my nature instead of grace or peace
Heaven knows I feel as if I’ve fallen from grace
And that I have no chance of entering heaven’s gates
Or knowing the warm touch of my Father’s ways!
When I’m wicked, as I know that I can be…
Darkening the light that God’s glory always gives
Sighing with discontent, silencing my joy and faith
Reaching out toward the evil instead of the virtuous
There comes a shadow falling over my hopefulness
When I’m corrupt, as I would like to forget to be…
Risking my love on worries, fear and trepidation
Yearning for a chance to take back those things I did
The ones that taught me a lesson, but made me feel…
Like I was someone deserving of God’s rejection!
When I’m evil, as I am by my very nature…
I find my heart receding from the light that He gives me
Eclipsed by apprehension, trouble and darkest agonies
Yearning for the chance to get back to my best again
And give Him my sincere love - affection… praising eternally!
When I’m obnoxious, disgusting or unpleasant….
I know He still listens, despite my iniquity
He whispers…. “Child, you need my blessing”
“Please listen… follow my directions - please”
“Love, love, love… is the answer”… His wonderous correction!
BELIEVE!
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