Gentle Reader,
Heavy, wet snow falling from the gray sky all day. Grateful for my cozy home.
Kate says: simplify.
Go.
Simplify my view of self
Simplify my view of others
Simplify, cleanse my heart
Simplify, clean my mind
Simplify, open my ears
God, break me from the dumb
Keep me from raising thumb
To nose to dismiss the wise
Those who possess the clearer eyes
To see the things that I cannot
The treasured sins that stink with rot
Open my ears to hear their caution
Pull the plug on pride I’m awash in
Dear Jesus, cut me off at the knees
If such pain is what it takes to please
You – Your fame, Your Name, Your flame
Eject me from unholy game
Humble me, give me pie to eat
Then hold me down upon this seat
Close to You, hearing You, feeling You
Heart change, no analytical review
Take from me this soul of stone
Kick me off of golden throne
Lord, You know that I’m so weak
Prone to tears, fits of pique
Throwing things and blinding rage
Lacking firm ability to gauge
When it’s true and when it’s deception
Too wrapped up in preconception
God, use the the stuff that does annoy
The foolishness in me, to destroy
Stop.
This gets printed out and put up on the refrigerator. Masterful.
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That’s an honor indeed. Thank you.
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This is quite a kick to the gut. I love it. It’s so unflinching. Wow. Thank you.
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Any kicks to the gut have been felt in my gut first. I really want the Lord to bring perfect clarity and purpose to my life. I’m tired of getting distracted.
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Oh, boy! You had me at pie! I hate eating humble pie, because it’s kind of bitter going down. But, I sure do feel better afterwards!
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Yeah, chocolate cream pie is much better! But you’re right – the after effects of humble pie are always worth the moment of discomfort.
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A masterpiece, my friend. Blessed to be your neighbor this week.
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Thank you, dear sister.
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I thought of Andrew as I read this. Made me sad.
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We all love him. God really blessed this community of writers by bringing him into it.
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No place or desire to hide from my reflection in this mirror. O Father, me too.
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Wish I could hug you right now. We’re in this together.
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Lord you know that I’m so weak,
…Amen sister! Words to remind us all of the refining He is doing in us!
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Then hold me down upon this seat
Close to You, hearing You, feeling You
Heart change, no analytical review
Take from me this soul of stone
Yes, me too, please! And thank you!
Beautiful… Lisa
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Marie, I wanted to share a part that just held me…you know…that…me too kind of thing. And really it was all amazing. You are so gifted. I am humbled by you. Truly. God definitely uses your words to touch hearts in those places that need to be reached.
Blessings for the week ahead. – Kelly
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Marie, this is beautiful, so filled with truth. I need to be constantly in that place of humble yieldedness before our Father. Can’t say much more because you’ve already said it so perfectly, friend. I’m contemplating your words.
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Amen! This is a great poem and prayer, Marie!
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Beautiful!
Traci Little
http://www.tracimichele.com
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WOW! I needed these words.
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