Never Relent

Romans 12:2 — Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…

I dishonor You, Lord,

because I look the same

as the rest.

I discredit You,

because I act the same

as everyone else.

I dishearten You, Father,

because You offer me all that I want and need,

yet still I turn from You.

Still,

I am afraid;

still,

I am prideful;

still,

I am distracted;

still,

I am self-reliant.

Yet still,

You earnestly seek me;

You graciously forgive me.

Your mercy

is the reason I can return to You.

Your mercy

is the motivation for me

to never relent in my obedience to You.

Amen.