Petition the Lord With An Open Heart

Petition the Lord with an Open Heart By Dane Smith-Johnsen I shall petition the Lord with an open heart. Letting my spirit seek His goodness always. I shall cleanse my life with God's approbation. Searching for understanding of just ways. I shall not let mundane desires rule my choices. Instead, I shall hope, pray, listen and live rightly. Keeping the faith when life around me falters. I shall allow uplifting to rule and bestow peace. Believing His words and accepting His judgments I shall commit to God for He is not the liar. Immersing my body in holy practice. Embracing all righteousness; freeing my spirit I shall rely on God's lessons; end death's prison. Surrounding disappointments with glory. Encircling frustration with approval. Rectifying confusion with understanding. Disarming animosity with goodwill. Seeking truthfulness; resisting dishonesty Pursuing perfection; forgiving weaknesses I shall celebrate goodness; driving away evil God is not an illusion; He is real. I shall petition the Lord with an open heart. Calling upon His name everlastingly. Recognizing His wisdom in my blessings. Then, my heart shall rejoice as my soul soars. Spirit and flesh combined eternally. According to God's original plan. AMEN I couldn't help myself this morning... Written, with sympathy for the loss, in response to a comment on my poem, "Together"