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