Reason enough

The blows come hard, oft, and fierce
Through my soul they do easily pierce
I begin to recoil away from the blows
Pain from the strikes continually grows

I begin to respond and plan my own hits
but in my heart this action does not fit
Why do they come from a source so dear?
What is the reason to attempt to cause fear?
The buffeting continues but in my mind I pause
Is there not truly a just reason or cause?

I think of my Lord and what He wants to do
I remember my Saviour said He would see me through
He said that He wanted to work in my life
This work was guaranteed to bring my flesh much strife
In love this work was going to be done
Oft for me it would not be much fun
The reason of course is to remove the layers of corruption
My recoiling from this heat would cause an interruption

I remember the love of the one who allowed this event
Do I have a right for my anger to vent?
I see the truth and choose to humble myself
Reach for His Word sitting by me on the shelf
Through His Word I am strengthened and reminded of the reason
This too will be used to make me more like Christ in His season

Lord, I submit to this pain. Help me not to recoil
Supply me with your mercy and grace that your plans I will not spoil
Help me to learn the lesson being taught
Keep me from my pride in which I am easily caught
I want your work to be done, although I dislike the pain
Your seeing me through will bring unmeasured gain
Not to bring glory an honor to me
But that I might be able to point others to thee.
the one who sacrificed His life on a tree
So that all who accept and believe would be with you for all eternity.

Lord, Thank you for loving me and working in my life
Thank you for the actions that bring my sinful self such strife
Thank you for working on removing the corruption from me
Thank you for working to make me more like thee 
 

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