From Wild Weed to Flower

Wild Weed to Flower

I don’t want to talk about the things that cause me pain.

I want them to go away. What is their gain

When I have wronged, my heart feels so sad.

I cringe and squirm beneath the shame of my bad.

My heart is broken, my soul is sad.

This happens when I've done something I shouldn't have.

Lord, what are you showing me? What sin have you uncovered,

I want to make excuses to hide what you've discovered.

The sin is there, realized or not,

You brought it to my attention and want it to stop.

It hurts when you prick my heart, taking out the sin

I want to run and hide, and stop being your friend.

I know that you love me, and the pain I feel inside,

It is only the sin I cannot hide.

The shame is great, the truth really hurts

I make up excuses and tales of all sorts.

Well, look at him, look at her, can't you see

I am perfect and right; they just want to pick at me.

Living in sin is nothing I want to do

But without you, I cannot see what is true.

You know my heart, Lord , and what is within.

I must trust you, with soul, heart and limb.

Being with you is joyous, and sometimes painful too.

However, discipline is what good Fathers do.

You love me enough to correct me and show me the way.

I am growing to know it helps me not go astray.

When I pray and ask you to show me the way.

Correction and discipline are part of the day.

As I walk through the process, holding your hand.

I realize life without you would not be so grand.

To be called your child, I am thankful indeed.

I am humbled before you and drop to my knees.

So, as I submit myself and know that I am wrong.

I ask for forgiveness, making my spirit strong.

I am tenderly loved and cared for, each day and each hour.

Cultivated and pruned FROM WILD WEED TO FLOWER.

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“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”  1 John 1:9 JUB

“But each one is tempted, when they are drawn away of their own lust and enticed.” 

James 1:14 JUB

“It is true that no chastening at present seems to be cause for joy, but rather for grief; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto those who are exercised by it.”  Hebrews 12:11 JUB

“Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

James 4:7 JUB