my heart was breaking
with grief.
a habit
which i had considered innocent
fell under the light
of my Father's gaze.
i looked again.
was that hideous thing
the habit i had considered so innocent?
i understood His loving disapproval.
how could i have tolerated such?
waves of guilt--rightly earned--
washed over my soul.
contrition dominated my heart.
how can i be delivered?
how can i be free?
i turn to my Father,
and realize anew,
nothing i can do will make Him love me less;
nothing i can do will make Him love me more.
He will never,
never despise a broken and contrite heart.
waves of His love
wash over my soul,
cleansing me of guilt and sin.
i am free.
i am free!
and though i may stumble and fall,
i will get to my feet
with His help,
and start again
and again
and again
until i can run,
unburdened and free.
change
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change is weird.
and usually uncomfortable.
but it can be exciting too!
for quite a while I have been feeling the need
to stretch my artistic wings,
to sepa...
10 years ago
2 comments:
This encouraged me today.
Dear Tammie,
You are so good at writing; it is such a joy to read your post! This is a wonderful message.
Psalm 37:23-24
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
I see you changed your profile photo again. What a sweet grandson you have!
I look forward to the day that I have grandchildren.
Your son-in-law wrote a thoughtful comment on my blog this week. I was surprised and pleased to see it.
I pray that you have blessed day with God today.
Love, Hope
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