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Adversity

His purpose is cleansing
Like gold refined pure
That our lives, should reflect
His glory, yet more.

So, daily cleave to God’s Word
And set your mind above
Keep proclaiming, God’s promises
Denounce the devil, declare God’s love.

Instead, Jesus commands us
To love, even our foe
So live not, based on feelings
Obey Jesus, and grow.

So, each offence forgive
Repent, be reconciled
Be freed from those burdens
Pray God’s love, be recognized.

Yet our Master, Creator
Set limits, in love
Has given us guidance
The true Captain, above.

Our bodies aren’t perfect
Nor is our soul
For sin has disabled
No one is born whole.

God has called us to love
With all of our heart
When offenders, then hurt us
To forgive, on our part.

Since we all get offended
And respond to each other
To forgive or avenge?
God’s love, or we suffer?

Let us listen, and learn
Our true purpose, commitment
The end of the matter
To seek God, for fulfillment.

Not those verses from childhood
Nor the sermon last week
But fresh manna from heaven
The LORD, daily do seek.