Lest I harbour an unforgiving spirit,
Lest I forget whose love and grace grants what I consider 'mine',
Lest I grow greedy, self-serving/reliant, proud, bitter,
Lord open my eyes and remind me,
The only thing that is mine
is my reply to You
for all You have given/done for me
On Sunday we were challenged to contemplate our
response, attitude and gratitude for forgiveness
Click HERE and then click Nov. 10 service
for beautiful baptism testimonies,
and meaningful message!
But if ye do not forgive,
neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
Lord, you forgive, You bore my shame/blame
Not one sin saved to damn
Then Lord, help me in the same way
To forgive fellowman
May these words forever strike a chill to our undying souls,
'I will not forgive'
Thy handiwork and love, my awe...
Dear Lord,
Remind me, what is 'mine' is Thine
All that First Glances own
Are but gifts from Thy Hand divine
Nothing is 'mine' alone
Save Thy forgiveness for my sin
Thy Presence for my fear
Thy Love, my stubborn will to win
Thy Word, my hope and cheer
Thy promises, my faith's delight
My joy, Thy grief achieved
Thy death for my eternal life
The hour I believed
Thy rod and staff to comfort me
Thy pardon for my debt
Thy mercy, my humility
Thy grace for my regret
Thy life for mine; Thy life-blood shed
Thy prayer-groaned/honed albatross
'Father forgive'; Thyself instead
Of me upon the cross
Thy penance for my reckoning
My power by Thy Name
My reply to Thy beckoning
Is all that I can claim
Thy handiwork and love, my awe
Thy Righteousness, my peace
No hope have I save by Thy law
That anchors my release
From death and hell, My freedom sealed
By Thy decree divine
My brokenness, by Thy Wounds healed
All that I have is Thine
So, when my erring attitude
Forgets Thy goodness, then
Correct my lack of gratitude
As You see fit. Amen
© Janet Martin
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