BEST TRADE

There is a place upon a hill,
Where stands a rugged trading post.
Here’s where I come each brand new day
To trade for what I need the most.

I bring my sins, receive forgiveness,
I drop my grudges, the whole load,
Here I shed tears of deepest grief
And in their place His love behold.

What joy He gives when I drop pride,
And pick up His humility.
When I let go of angry thoughts,
He fills my life with harmony.

That wrecked relationship I bring,
It’s something He needs to repair.
Here I leave burdens, take His peace.
Dispose of all my sorrows there.

Oh, I invite you! Come to Him!
He offers you great gain, not loss!
Exchange despair for hope eternal!
Leave all your cares down at the Cross!

Karin Ristau ©


Comments

Betsy Markman said…
I enjoyed this! Thank you!
March 22, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Lady Dorothy said…
Greatest exchanges and "deals" anyone could ever make. Thank you, Lord!
March 22, 2009 at 7:34 PM
McMahon Manifesto said…
Thanks for posting! Our true Burden Bearer.
March 22, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Danielle&Hannah said…
God is so good to us... His patience and mercy to us in every situation includes His restoring patience... how amazing!
March 23, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
We do need to lay our cares and worries at the Cross. During Lent is a great time to take that extra time with God.

Hugs
Betsy
March 23, 2009 at 11:38 AM
C. JoyBell C. said…
For some reason, your poetry reminds me of Precious Moments...you know...the Precious Moments dolls... :) :)

They should hire you to work with them for concepts... :)
March 29, 2009 at 5:31 AM
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