Oh God, those things we think we need
But course of consequence withholds
Though often bowed with grief we plead
As aftermath of choice unfolds
Oh God, the rod of consequence
Though justified, and fully earned
Depends on mercy’s Providence
To meekly bear its lessons learned
Pride goes before destruction, oh
And haughtiness precedes a fall
Oh God, still, by your grace we go
Obedient to servant's call
Forgiveness redeems us from sin
But consequence of it remains
To teach this sorrow-skiff of skin
How faithfully our God sustains
© Janet Martin
Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD.
Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive
To the voice of my supplications.
Let Your ears be attentive
To the voice of my supplications.
If You, LORD, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
O Lord, who could stand?
But there is forgiveness with You,
That You may be feared.
That You may be feared.
I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait,
And in His word do I hope.
And in His word do I hope.
Psalm 130:1-5
Amen
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