poem

Method of Achievement

I said to You:
Lord, crush my resentment
Chisel my rebellion
Chain my self-centeredness
Crash my inconsistency
Stifle my fears.

You said to me:
I will cleanse you with My blood
I will melt you with My Love
I will flood you with Myself
Until you grasp anew-
OUR INTENTION IS THE SAME
BUT THE METHOD IS MINE.

-Ruth Harms Calkin

"Who is able to advise the SPirit of the Lord? Who knows enough to be his teacher or counselor? Has the Lord ever needed anyone's advice? Does he need instruction about what is good or what is best?" - Isaiah 40:13-14, NLT