Sometimes my faith, spiritual life, feels like a noun instead of a verb. It’s passive, not active. Therefore I see God as passive. And my conversations, prayers, with God are passive, tentative. “Just be with me,” I beg. Jesus’ parable about the woman besieging the unjust judge tells us a different story. Be bold! Today’s Sunday Psalm then is a bold prayer filled with verbs asking for our basic needs. Let us come boldly before the throne of grace.
Walk with me, Christ
Steady my faltering steps.
Grant me grace, Redeemer
That I may live from your heart.
Hold me close, Lord
Until fear loses her voice.
Fill me, Holy Spirit
Leave no room for unbelief.
Comfort me, God
That I may live in peace.
Forgive me, Father
For my god-sized ego.
Renew me Jesus
Until I see your image in my mirror.
Heal me, Spirit
Body, mind, and soul.
Love me, Lord
And make me whole.
I love the simplicity of each stanza that brings such deep and intricate truth of who God is and how much we need his grace in our lives.
I appreciate you reading and commenting. Love you.
Love this Eugene. 💛
Thank you, Jean.
Amen to this!,… (-:
Thanks, friend. Stay warm.
Asking forgiveness for my god-sized ego and the request for renewal until Jesus’ image is formed in me struck me the most.
Sometimes I’m at a loss for what traditional sins to seek forgiveness over. Then God calls me to bigger and harder subjects, like my ego.
Eugene – This was is a wonderful poem on grace. I don’t know how many messages I have shared on
grace, but there have been many. Grace – the most important element of our Christian faith. Thank you for this!
Thanks, Terry. And well said.
I am always moved by your thoughts and your verse! Too often, I have not stopped to express my gratitude. So thank you for your unending encouragement.
Thank you, Dottie. I am honored that you read my blog and that it speaks to you. Godspeed.