Learning

 

“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” - Phil.3:7

 

As we walk together, You and I,

Your goal is my growth; Your plan is so high

Above what I see or feel or have reached.

You give grace for the journey whene'er I beseech 

And ask for a peg to hang experiences on,

To move forward in faith and know victory's song.

 

I'm writing this morning so as not to forget, 

Since the need to "let go" is a repeating vignette.

Philippians 3 has a lot of good stuff,

Because knowing Christ surpasses "enough"

Of whatever I'm feeling the loss of today -

Be it gardens or yard space for my kids to play.

 

You're still always worth it, and I'd walk away

From everything, for the Master holds sway.

I cannot unsee the love that You gave -

High God Who left heaven, this sinner to save.

In mercy You eagerly took hold of my soul;

Your hands work through details to make my life whole.

 

Help me then, Lord, echo Paul's goal each day:

To press on to know You - greatest prize for mere clay.

Thanks for Your patience to sit by my bed;

Thank You for knowing all the thoughts in my head. 

Thank You for Scriptures that are just what I need;

Help me truly apply them wholeheartedly.