Love Poem: Follow the Directions
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Written by: Regina Mcintosh

Follow the Directions

When I’m sinful, as I am by nature…
   Forget my wisdom and gossip or darken
       My heart with hues of dread or desperation
   Feelings felt by a heart who is disrespectful
One who knows they’re not following directions!

When I’m errant, as I have been know to be…
   Following my nature instead of grace or peace
       Heaven knows I feel as if I’ve fallen from grace
   And that I have no chance of entering heaven’s gates
Or knowing the warm touch of my Father’s ways!

When I’m wicked, as I know that I can be…
   Darkening the light that God’s glory always gives
       Sighing with discontent, silencing my joy and faith
   Reaching out toward the evil instead of the virtuous
There comes a shadow falling over my hopefulness

When I’m corrupt, as I would like to forget to be…
   Risking my love on worries, fear and trepidation
      Yearning for a chance to take back those things I did
   The ones that taught me a lesson, but made me feel…
Like I was someone deserving of God’s rejection!

When I’m evil, as I am by my very nature…
   I find my heart receding from the light that He gives me
      Eclipsed by apprehension, trouble and darkest agonies
   Yearning for the chance to get back to my best again
And give Him my sincere love - affection… praising eternally!

When I’m obnoxious, disgusting or unpleasant….
   I know He still listens, despite my iniquity
      He whispers…. “Child, you need my blessing”
   “Please listen… follow my directions - please”
“Love, love, love… is the answer”… His wonderous correction!

BELIEVE!