Philippians 4:6-7 

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

 

“The eye of the beholder” ... shows the state of the heart

even “40 days of consecration” can have selfish overtones

Maybe only we can show ... the appetite to be set apart

from self, flesh and the world ... as we moan and groan

 

Lord help me to see ... the ways of You and me

Help me to grasp ... far beyond any visible straw

Lord, only You should be the substance of my dreams

where I rest my head ... delivered from my flaws

 

Here I am alone ... surrounded by Heavenly Hosts

Only my pen is scratching ... as it kisses the paper

How little I understand ... beyond my flesh and bones

It seems so apparent that Life is more than a vapor

 

Far beyond the breath I take ... nutrition is provided

Beyond my wants and wishes ... daydreams begin

My flesh seems so prevalent to keep me blindsided

Throwing out or reeling in ... my heart in a daily spin

 

Only You are the answer ... to suppress my confusion

Only You can show ... the child-like way to walk

Only You can catch me ... before I fall into frustration

Only You can help me listen ... when all I do is talk

 

A tear now cools my cheek ... I don’t know why I’m crying

Do I want to stay the way I am because He loves me so much?

All I want to do is please Him ... and to be close as I am dying

to self and aging flesh and mind ... that seems so out of touch

 

Jan Wienen