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I AM BUT DUST

I AM BUT DUST

Eternal God 
Like a sheep is dumb before its sheerer
I remain silent before You, O Lord
Knowing that my words would only declare my ignorance 
And condemn me of the sins I have committed 
Against your holy Word

I exist because of you
I depend on you for every solitary breath I take
Your grace allows me to take another step
And because of your mercy, I am not consumed
For the atrocities, I so easily commit 

You are the Holy One
Full of grace and truth
The righteous judge, King of kings,
And Lord of lords, The Great I Am.

Thus, I cover my head with ashes 
To declare that I am dust without value
And humbly bury my face in the dirt
From whence I came

Forgive this sinner of his trespasses
And lead me not into temptation, O Glorious One
But deliver me from the evil that surrounds me daily 
And entices me to walk in darkness
Amen.

Wilford Barker.

 

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sparrowsong

Hello Wilford...

I heard Mel Gibson was talking about his Father's favorite verse about the fields that are clothed and the birds who are fed...

Faith can provide all of our needs?

Are we not more valuable than a Sparrow?

Great write!

Thank you for sharing...

sparrowsong Ice Queen

 

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Wilford Barker

Always on point Sparrowsong. 
Thank you so much. 
Best wishes to you and your family. 

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Marion

Lovely write Wilford... May your faith keep you strong my friend x

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Wilford Barker

Such kind words and encouragement. 
Thanks a lot Marion 

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