A righteousness given

Like Paul, we yearn
we struggle for meaning
trying to be righteous
not in the abstract
not in writings
but in the truth
the grace God has given

The one true offering
holy and eternal
the Son here dying
that we may live anew

Born of the Spirit
by the Spirit going
a righteousness given
by the blood on the cross

The sacrifice complete
our change eternal
responding humbly
to act as servants

To go as commissioned
faithfully going
sharing our gifts freely
so all may know Jesus
the restorer of our souls

March 19, 2011
inspired in part by
Ephesians 3:3-10
and Men’s Group discussions
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 19, 2011
&
inspired in part by the book, Embracing the Journey,
Companions in Christ
Part 1, Week 3,
“The Flow and Means of Grace”
Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son
The Story of the Lost Son
The Story of the Loving Father
Prevenient Grace
Justifying Grace
Sanctifying Grace

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