Poetry: New Year’s Realization

Do I realize the depth of my sin?Do I let complacency and rationalization win,Turning my back on the spirit within?“I’m not so bad.”“I’m better than her/him.”Excuses all for a heart and mindSeeped in rebellion and sin.The realization hits! “I’m lost!”“My excuses, at best, thin.”In despair, I bow without, within.Beg forgiveness. “Please God,Come back in.Take control of all I amThat I might liveWithout the raucous dinOf all I’ve done against Your Son.I give Christ all I am that I might know againGod’s presence, peace and love within.”My heart rejoices in the truth from which I hid,Jesus forgives and offers lifeAnd, now, I am forever HisBy Carolyn R ScheidiesFind more like this in Journey of Faith and The God’s Connection