Sunday, June 01, 2014

Compelled to Preach – v4

The Spirit controlling
the flesh weak
submitting to God
that I may teach
that I may reach
that I may sow

Compelled to preach
to share one message
the gospel coming
pouring from me
water flowing, a torrent
where I do not know

Nothing of choice
truly taken over
the Spirit giving
only that I be empty
that I may be filled
that I may be poured

Giving myself over
to God’s holy word
the Spirit giving
that I may be ready
Sharing His message
out into the world


edited February 2, 2015
Compelled to Preach – v5
(merging edits to version 3 and version 4)
edited June 1, 2014
Compelled to Preach – v4
(editing version 2)
edited June 1, 2014
Compelled to Preach – v3
(editing original again)
edited August 1, 2011
Compelled to Preach – v2
July 30, 2011
Compelled to Preach
1 Corinthians 9:15-18
1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read July 30, 2011


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