not despised

'The sacrifices of the Lord are a broken spirit and a contrite heart,
O lord, you will not despise.'
- Psalm 51:17

o lord you will not despise this vunerable wreck.

when drive, strength and control are what i and my
pride value. when i am weary uncontrolled and weak
dear father you will not despise.

raising me up yet bringing me down, dear lord
you have not despised.

make broken humility intentional lord, my broken self pity
into your concerns

teach me to love as you love,to treasure as you treasure,
to forgive as you forgive,to give as you give,
to suffer as you suffer.

that i too may not despise.

written 30/07/06 joe

Simple Lessons for a New Day

Keep falsehood and lies far away from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
Otherwise I may have too much and disown you
and say 'who is the Lord?'
Or I may become poor and steal
and so dishonor the name of my God.

I was amazed at the simplicity but veracity of this simple thought, and it really lifted my heart to see such a sincere and uncomplicated prayer. Kudos to www.justalittlehigher.blogspot.com. Amen indeed.