Sinner's Plea

Here is a poem woven with scripture, a plea from a heart that knows its failings but trusts in a greater mercy.

A Sinner's Plea

This heart, a heavy, stubborn stone, A field of weeds that I have sown, Returns again to paths well-trod— I come to You,O merciful God.

I know the weight, the bitter cost, The very peace I have tossed Aside for dust—a hollow gain, A legacy of guilt and pain.

"Create in me a heart that's clean," (As David cried,once flawed and keen) "A steadfast spirit, make anew." (Psalm 51:10)—Let it start in me,in You.

The chains I clasp, though they are old, Are not as strong as I am told. "So if the Son has set you free," Your word declares,"then free you'll be." (John 8:36)—Break off the lock, This familiar,self-constructed stock.

I have not loved as I am loved, This selfish life,too-long approved. But"You are merciful, forgiv-ing," "Slow to anger, rich in lov-ing." (Nehemiah 9:17)—That truth I claim, And speak aloud my shameful name.

Not by my strength, for I have none, But by the victory Your Son Has won upon the cruel tree— "His blood now cleanses even me." (1 John 1:7)—The debt is paid, The foundation of my repentance laid.

So take this ash, this ruined thing, And let repentance now take wing— Not just a sorrow for the cost, But turning to what I had lost.

"Return to me," I hear You say, "And I will wash your sins away." (Acts 3:19)—I turn my face, And fall upon Your healing grace.

Amen.

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A brief prayer to accompany the poem:

Heavenly Father, the poem above is the cry of my heart. I acknowledge my sin and my inability to overcome it on my own. I claim the promises of Your Word—Your mercy, Your cleansing, and the freeing power of Jesus Christ. Please, create in me a clean heart today. Help me to not just feel sorry, but to truly turn away from my sin and toward Your love. Strengthen me by Your Spirit for the path ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Remember: Repentance is a journey, not a single event. Be patient and kind to yourself as God works. Keep returning to these scriptures. He is faithful.