Poem of Repentance

Here is a poem of repentance to God, woven with the threads of Scripture.

A Contrite Heart

I come to You with heavy soul, A broken vessel,not yet whole. My foolish pride,a tattered crown, Before Your holiness,cast down.

For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight. (Psalm 51:3-4)

The world’s applause, a hollow sound, On shifting sand,my house was found. I turned from Your enduring light, To cherish my own fleeting night.

But now Your Spirit stirs the deep, A wound of love that makes me weep. Not just for consequence or cost, But for the fellowship I lost.

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. (2 Corinthians 7:10)

I have no offering, no excuse, No worthy plea for Your abuse. Just this:the promise You have made, To meet the debt that I have paid?

And in the stillness, I recall The One who bore it,once for all. Upon the cross,His love displayed— The price for my rebellion paid.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

So create in me a heart made clean, A righted spirit,fresh and keen. Restore the joy I threw away, And guide me in Your perfect way.

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. (Psalm 51:10-11)

This is my prayer, my whispered plea: Less of the world,and more of Thee. A humble walk,a spirit low, Your river of forgiveness,flow.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

Amen.