Lord, make me poor in spirit,
let me see my own depravity
show me all my iniquities
my absolute spiritual poverty.
Give me the understanding,
to recognize my sinful condition
let me dwell on my wickedness
till I feel the sting of conviction.
Show me my lustful appetites,
the habits of selfishness
let me look upon my heart
till I see my own helplessness.
Let me see my sinfulness,
what’s not pleasant in Your sight
examine and judge me
for Your laws are always right.
Shut up in me Your loving grace,
lock up in me Your tender mercy
let me exercise my full obedience
till Your love flows out of me.
Lord, make me poor in spirit,
let me be, for You hard pressed
let me see my absolute poverty
so I may be ~ heaven blessed!
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Matthew 5:3
King James Bible
“Blessed are the poor in spirit:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka