journey

closer, ever closer

to the heart of God

this is where I journey

during these days of awe

these days of His sacrifice

with every breath He drew

He knew what lay ahead

and He knows still

for you, for me

for those He calls His own

He knows where we will step

and where we will fall

holds out a helping hand

to right us again

but we have to reach back

how often are we too proud

or too ashamed

to ask for and receive 

that assistance so freely given?

pride and shame

two sides of the same coin

that I have flipped, over and over 

for far too long

and I am weary of the weight

of carrying this idol

that turns my eyes away from

all I truly want to see

leading me to walk alone

in the illusion of my own strength

enough, my heart declares

enough, my spirit cries on its knees

allowing true repentance to fall

blending bitter into tears

strip me

let nothing come before You

as I journey to Your cross

that I may be forever Yours

when I behold the empty grave

Love God, your God, 

with your whole heart: 

love him with all that’s in you, 

love him with all you've got!

Deuteronomy 6:5 The Message

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