Friday, October 15, 2010

To Look Like Him

The likeness of You, Lord, in me

Is my desire – Lord, let it be!

O, let me know Your love in place --

Tho’ mud be plastered in my face.

Peel back the calloused layers of hurt --

Let me not stoop to pick up dirt.



The likeness of You, Lord, in me

Is my desire – Lord, let it be!

Let humbleness of soul remain --

No arrogance or foolish pride --

Let me not take that empty ride --

But in me, Lord -- please Lord, abide.



The likeness of You, Lord, in me

My greatest longing, Lord, You see.

Tho’ others do not understand --

You know the Truth – there’s nothing left.

You are the freedom in my breath --

Surrender -- brings life after death.



The death of self to embrace Christ

O, Jesus, is that sacrifice?

To lose myself – and gain You Lord

The gain is so much, so much MORE!

I would not trade an empty life

For one that’s filled with sacrifice.

                                                                                  By: Janene A. Dubbeld/FGG

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