I'm Trying, But

I’m Trying, But…



I’m trying, but…
what I want to do,
I don’t do enough of,
and what I don’t want to do,
I do too much of.
I know the rules for a Christian life,
according to the Bible,
and I’m trying; I really am, but…
heaven and eternity seem so far away,
and the rampantly materialistic world
presses in so close
from every direction, every side,
that I get distracted.
Focus, focus, focus!
I need to focus, laser-like
on a simple, God-centered life.
Do I really need
to make that frivolous purchase,
instead of giving the money
to someone who needs it
so much more than I do?
Can I watch that TV show,
read that book, listen to that song
that contains (and promotes!)
even a little bit
of what the Bible forbids,
without being corrupted?
Do I do enough
to love and help and encourage others?
Pride always hovers,
eagerly waiting
to subdue and conquer humility,
so I think too much of myself.
I know the rules;
the Bible makes everything clear.
Forgive me, Lord;
I’m trying, but…


Romans 7:15
Matthew 6:19
Matthew 22:39
Philippians 4:8

Sister Helena, that is powerful. That is my story and my prayer each and every day.

I agree with you guys,but there's Grace which is
already there for us.All you need to do,is to locate and
position yourself well,as the says in 2 Corinthians
12:9 my Grace is sufficient for thee:for my strength
is made perfect in weakness.Most gladly therefore
will I rather glory in my infirmities,that the power of
CHRIST may rest upon me.Be blessed.v