Reflections on Ephesians 5:10, I Corinthians 10:5, Romans 8:7-8, and Hebrews 11:6 —
God’s choice and love never change
No matter what I do
His grace is boundless and unending
His mercy always true
But His pleasure is dependent
on the attitude of my soul
I can’t expect Him to be pleased
when my heart is vain and cold [1],[2]
He promises full commitment
He promises love untold
But He never promises to be pleased
That’s a right that He withholds
As a father, it makes sense to me
I love my kids alike
but my pleasure I reserve for when
they do the things I like
You say that most were not well-pleasing [3]
Impossible it does seem
Are You really difficult to satisfy?
Do You always find fault with me?
Then You bring to my attention
a simple truth that’s clear:
Jesus is my righteousness
I can rest when He is near
So I seek to learn what honors You [4]
while assured that You’ll be true
I want my life to bring You delight
and be pleasureful to You
Notes:
- Hebrews 11:6
- Romans 8:7-8
- I Corinthians 10:5
- Ephesians 5:10
11/26/14
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