discarded wineskin

 

Discarded wineskin   (with reference to Psalm 119: 81-83)

 

A wineskin in the smoke

Used up, useless, discarded

That’s how I feel now Lord.

When will you come to help?

I need your help so much -

Your presence as sorrow overwhelms.

The pus and poison pour from the open wound

Only you can heal and cleanse me.

Take this discarded used up wineskin

I wait for you to come and help

To fill renew and cover me

I cry out for your presence, for your word

Where are you Lord? please come and help me

 

How Do I Approach You?...A poem by Rosemary

How Do I approach You?

How do I approach you Lord?

Do I come as a little child?

Trustingly, as to a loving parent

Climbing upon your knee      

Trusting that your

Perfect, mighty, tender love

Will shield, protect and keep me

Or 

Do I come as to an awesome king?

Bowing in submission and reverence

At the throne of a mighty conquering warrior

Trusting that your

Perfect, mighty, tender love

Will shield, protect and keep me

Or

Do I come as a bride to her husband?

Sharing each others’ hearts

In deep and intimate ways

Trusting that your

Perfect, mighty, tender love

Will shield, protect and keep me

Or

Do I come with hidden face?

In awe before the powerful creator

The very author and giver of life

Trusting that your

Perfect, mighty, tender love

Will shield, protect and keep me

How do I approach you Lord?

You are all these things and more

You are beyond my understanding

You are unique

Your love is perfect

Reaching, satisfying every need of human heart

How do I approach you Lord?

I approach you as my God

Trusting that your

Perfect, mighty, tender love

Will shield, protect and keep me.