Psalm 71:16

16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD;
I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.

 

 

 

The eye of the beholder shows the state of the heart

 

Even forty days of consecration can have selfish overtones

 

Maybe only we can show a willingness to be set apart

 

From self, flesh and the world like marrow from the bone

 

 

 

Lord help my eyes to see. The ways of You and me

 

Help me to grasp far beyond the straws

 

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 Host

 

Only my pen is scratching as it kisses the paper

 

How little I understand beyond my flesh and bone

 

It seems so apparent now 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 as a daily spin

 

 

 

Only You are the answer to suppress my confusion

 

Only You can show the free Way to walk

 

Only You can catch me if I fall into frustration

 

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

 

 

 

Jan Wienen