Religious Acts vs. Love Relationship

A legacy of rule abiding
With no end in sight
of repeatedly missing the mark
For who can attain perfection
Hostage of the saboteur who dwells within
And The enemy who lurks about
Fangs dripping with poisonous lies
Smirking accusingly at my doomed existence

Sinister emoticons splash shame into my soul
Constant barrage of spiritual text messages sent
To Obscure my sight
Numb my tongue
Deafen my ears
And destroy My heart

Inner dialogue of destruction overwhelms
I succumb without much struggle
A dark and shadowy magnet pulls me
Sucking me atom by atom away from the light of truth
My internal compass no longer points True North

The path to my future is obscured and uncertain
But The one who is the Way
Stands upon the waves of chaos and uncertainty
Armed with complete control and unending peace
He beckons gently with open arms
"Fear not, for I am with you" he declares

Yet I cling to the broken shards of my doomed vessel
Too afraid of what may come
The words "Do not doubt" are heard over the crashing waves
The rule following has failed me
I should let go now and swim
But I fear
My heart of stone would drag me to the ocean floor

"But your heart is no longer stone, my son!
The granite that weighs you down is no more
Instead you have a buoyant center core
Granted to you from your Father above
The accuser has no power
For the thief is vanquished
Your doom is no more
I have defined perfection
My righteousness is yours
For I died but I live forevermore!"

"Like you, those who were dead in their failures
I bestowed life Abundant
Eyes ever seeing by my light
Boldly eloquent tongue speaking my words
ears sensitive to my Quiet whisper
As I renovate your heart to be mine
For my glorious presence
Reigns in you
Leading to your ultimate gain!"

"Look to me is all I ask
Keep your eyes upon my eyes
I will empower you
Putting an end to your fall
Why do you doubt?
Love me and the rest of your path will fall into place
Before you as I planned.
Be strong and courageous!"

So my mouth utters a heart cry
Come Lord Jesus
Come
For your glory
By your power
may these words be fulfilled
And my turmoil exchanged with peace
Amen!


Written 2/26 & 3/4, 2015