a little longer ...

I was sifting through some of my writing from years past and came across this little ditty written in May 2007:

a little longer ...

So let's battle a little longer, You and I.
Pour into me Your love. Take from me this pride.
Battered, black and blue from all I pledge allegiance to.
And in the end it'll pass away, and all that's left is You.

So let's struggle a little longer, Adonai.
Instill in me Your mercy. Take from me this pride.
Reminded in my weakness of Your sufficient grace.
One day I'll shed this selfishness and truly seek Your face.

So let's wrestle a little longer, we're far from through.
Confront me with Your holiness. Show me what is true.
Broken by my own mistakes and remaining stubborn still.
Only You have power to mend this heart as You work in me Your will.


If you read my last post (from many, many months ago ... time flies when you're neglecting your blog!), you know that the breaking and mending process has indeed progressed "a little longer." It is still in progress. I am thankful for a Savior who not only took my sins to the cross, but who also loves me enough to break my heart and mend it again, better still. Over and over again. I still struggle with selfish pride. I still desperately need greater humility. But I can see the progress God has made in my heart and my life, and I know "that he who began a good work in [me] will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6 NIV) He will work in me a little longer ... and then I'll be home.