There is no restitution for some things done wrong
but to lay them in disgrace
at the feet of Jesus
we crawl up out of muddied waters
with our hands scrambling for safety
and the taste of filth in our mouths
we flog ourselves with the world's opinion
and go down again, choking
gasping for air under the assault of accusing eyes
but there comes a time we realize
the deed is done
and we stand before Christ
mute with longing
helpless in our regret
broken in our sorrow
He draws us to himself
and showers us with radiance
Forgiven
Restored
He lifts each one to new and holy ground
There is no restitution for some things done wrong
but to leave them
abandoned
at the feet of Jesus
-Barbara Mitchell (from I Know You Lord © 1994 - used with permission)
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
restitution
Posted by Violet N. at 8:23 AM
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