Friday, May 17, 2024

Start Anew

Unconditional is God's love, so pure,
Not based on past, of this, we're sure.
He gives us grace, in abundance free,
To start anew from failure, flee.


In the realm where truth does dwell, we stand firm, our stories to tell. Unpopular or hard, it matters not, for in truth's light, we are caught. Challenges may come, as they will, in God's plan, our roles to fill. Sovereign is He in life's grand play, guiding us along the way. In every corner, every space, let faith be shared, grace replace. No matter where our paths may wind, in every heart, let love we find.

Following Jesus, a path so right, may require courage, shining bright. Personal sacrifice, a price to pay, in His footsteps, we find our way. Service and responsibility, in leadership found, in caring for His followers, we are bound. In every act of love, in every prayer, we see His face, His love we share.

When justice seems to lose its sight, To higher powers, we take our fight. For each of us, in freedom's name, has a voice, stoked like a flame. The power of forgiveness, a lesson learned, in the heart of the contrite, it is earned. Reconciliation, a gift so sweet, in God's love, we are complete. Encouraged are we, to forgive in kind, to release the grudges, in our mind. Cultivate a spirit, of praise and thanks, for all our blessings, to God give thanks.

In the kingdom where God does reign, His control over all does sustain. No sin too great, no fault too severe, His love and mercy always near. As far as east is from the west, He removes our sins, at our behest. His forgiveness, a depth untold, a grace from Him, more precious than gold.

Strive we must, His commands to obey, in His plan and timing, find our way. Living according to His divine will, in our hearts, His love instill.
Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. - Psalm 19:15

Prayer

What lies within this fragile heart that beats and bleeds and breaks apart. What secrets does it hold inside that I have tried so hard to hide. What dreams and hopes and fears and doubts that fill my mind and make me shout. What passions and desires and joys and pains that stir my soul and course my veins. What words and thoughts and feelings and deeds that shape my life and guide my needs. What truths and lies and rights and wrongs that form my voice and sing my songs. What is this heart that you can see that only you can set me free. What is this heart that I conceal that only you can make me reveal.