SPRING CLEANING
O God, my life is really an awful mess!
Is there any hope for someone like me?
I need you to come and transform this heart,
I heard you can do that, and that Your help is free!
My clothes are tattered and torn, filthy rags,
I’ve buried and hidden so much o’er the years
The closet is stuffed to the ceiling with things
Old baggage, old pain, and all kinds of fears.
O God, it is time to take out the trash
To once and for all clean this heart of mine!
That thick layer of pride should be dusted away
And my windows are clouded with jealousy grime.
Much idle talk’s been swept under the rug,
There are cobwebs of anger everywhere,
Greasy streaks of criticism mark up the walls
And selfishness clutters each room here and there.
I’ve tried real hard to clean it myself,
But I simply can’t! I’m tired, I’m weary, I’m worn.
“The blood of the Lamb will cleanse every stain,
Just give me your heart, child, and you’ll be reborn!”
Now that was an offer I did not refuse!
I opened my heart’s door and let You come in,
And the rest, as they say, is now history.
Your promise held true and You cleansed me from sin.
You do the work and I just relax
And bask in Your love, Your peace and Your grace!
That was the best decision I’ve ever made!
And, Father, I really like what you’ve done in this place.
Karin Ristau©
Is there any hope for someone like me?
I need you to come and transform this heart,
I heard you can do that, and that Your help is free!
My clothes are tattered and torn, filthy rags,
I’ve buried and hidden so much o’er the years
The closet is stuffed to the ceiling with things
Old baggage, old pain, and all kinds of fears.
O God, it is time to take out the trash
To once and for all clean this heart of mine!
That thick layer of pride should be dusted away
And my windows are clouded with jealousy grime.
Much idle talk’s been swept under the rug,
There are cobwebs of anger everywhere,
Greasy streaks of criticism mark up the walls
And selfishness clutters each room here and there.
I’ve tried real hard to clean it myself,
But I simply can’t! I’m tired, I’m weary, I’m worn.
“The blood of the Lamb will cleanse every stain,
Just give me your heart, child, and you’ll be reborn!”
Now that was an offer I did not refuse!
I opened my heart’s door and let You come in,
And the rest, as they say, is now history.
Your promise held true and You cleansed me from sin.
You do the work and I just relax
And bask in Your love, Your peace and Your grace!
That was the best decision I’ve ever made!
And, Father, I really like what you’ve done in this place.
Karin Ristau©
Comments
How long have you been writing poetry?
I never dreamed I would enjoy poetry so much. I love reading it and writing it. I just write what comes into my mind. I don't spend much time doing it. But yours seem so deep and so...wise and full of thought.
In your "about me", you say that you want to be "a shining example of His love and grace to others"...and that is exactly what you are!
God Bless You My Friend!
Linda
A great poem - here is to more "basking" and less "basting in our own sour juices." :)
I'm doing some spring redecorating over at Spots and Wrinkles. That duvet business almost took me out!
Have a wonderful spring day!Marsha
"Much idle talk’s been swept under the rug,
There are cobwebs of anger everywhere,
Greasy streaks of criticism mark up the walls
And selfishness clutters each room here and there."
Wow...well said. I'll be sharing this with some friends.
BTW I'm back! So crazy busy and now, just when I thought things were going to calm down for a bit.. God has answered another prayer and I am about to be super busy again. All so good though!! :-)
Have a wonderful week, Karin!!
Hugs,
Coreen XOXO
Have a blessed week! I'm trying to play catch-up after being away from my computer.
Beach...catcus blossom
Have a grand day!
I started listing some of the "trash" I need removed and the list got longer than I wanted to leave here! Great thought and great prayer.
I've written a few posts regarding Renovation, Restoration and Transformation....I think I'm starting to move forward once again.
Thanks for all your encouragement through your writings.
P.S. I'm not leaving many comments these days because I've had problems signing in. Hasn't stopped me from reading thouugh.
K.
Thanks for all the encouraging you do!