Oh, my Lord…
Once again I’m dirty with sin.
I need to cleanse my fallen mind
with the beauty of your Word.
My desire is turned towards You –
Yet my flesh remains weak,
reflecting a lack of discipline.
Please chastise me, your child
and spare not your rod of correction.
Cover me with your forgiveness and grace
as I begin anew each day, trying to mature.
Oh, my Lord… please cleanse me.
jjbreunig:
Well written and expressed. Gave it "5" stars.
Somehow, I don't think we need to be beaten, by either ourselves or the Lord, for the "cleansing of our souls" and our, subsequent, salvation to take place.
Some may say: "No Pain! No Gain!". To which I say: "No Pain! No Suffering!". Not all punishment, in this life, is ennobling or will bring us closer to the Lord. Most especially, when inflicted by either ourselves or others.
But, I suspect, we may not agree on this point.
Happy trails,
Ed Bradley.
Posted: Apr 20, 2007