confidence in ..

We have this kind of confidence at heart,

because of our trust in this God through Christ.

Yet we don't see ourselves (when seen “apart”)

as capable enough, we don't suffice.

Our strength, our competence  is not just sourced

(because he made us up - long time ago)

in God, as though we now are all (of course)

grown up. It’s more like Mum, and embryo!

Or Dad, and then his tiny little son,

who grows to be a man by watching all,

and listening, sharing life (both sad, and fun).

But this Dad doesn't need kids, big or small!

He has another categ’ry called 'love-

ing-kindness’ (Hes-ed is the Hebrew word).

Because he’s bless-ed overall, above

all others, he’s for giving quite absurd-

-ly like a mum who feeds from her own breast

her newborn babe, devoting focussed will.

Her body gives both food and drink that’s best

to help her babe grow up and so fulfil

the hopes and dreams that God had there in mind

the possibilities that must be trained.

And so a trust, surrender of a kind,

is needed after all that we have gained.

Resist your independent “self-abort”,

and you will find decay and rot will flee.

And let your parents clean you (as they 'ought' -

if love were true). So, come close, “taste” and see.

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We have this confidence in our hearts because of our trust in God through Christ. Yet we don't see ourselves as capable enough to do anything in our own strength, but our competence comes from God and him alone!!  2 Corinthians 3:4-5. (PM Version)

Surrender to God, resist the devil and he will turn and run away from you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:7-8 (PM Version)

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