God Poem 67

Dear, dear Lord,

I am truly in the thick of it now,

If you are planning to strike me down,

I will gladly fall to dust,

I know I've sinned greatly,

And caused you great anger,

By your commandment, 

Death is a must.

But Lord,

If you could give me just

One more chance to serve you,

I will do it today,

And for the rest of my life.

God, visions of death,

Dance in my mind,

I fear you so much,

That to serve you I am inclined.

Lord, I fear you,

I fear more failure on my part, 

Lord God,

I am no longer sinning,

I vow to no longer commit 

The stinging adultery that I've committed before.

When ye ask,

"Dost thou fear the Lord?"

My response, "Yes, Lord I fear you,

And therefore I will abide in and obey you."

I say "God, you are the one I need.

You are the one I obey and answer to,

Give me your instructions and direction.

Lead me, hold me in your grasp,

I understand you have punished me

For many offenses of disobedience,

By failing my attempts to sustain 

A comfortable life of obedience of this world.

But, oh my Lord, I am not one of it.

Lord, I am asking 

For this one last chance to live,

My ears are peeled waiting for you, Lord.

I'm listening for your voice,

Search my heart that to you I give,

For the rest of time.