Submission

Lord, forgive me for clinging to myself.

Christ said that he who loves his life
Will lose it
And that he will will lose his life
Shall preserve it.

The part of me that is willing to walk this path
Struggles with my rebellious nature.

Every daily thought and action in this world reinforces
That willful self-identity.

I cannot break this pattern.
Only God can through His Holy Spirit.

Although I buck like an unbroken colt,
I choose, with a steadfast mind,
To submit myself to His perfecting work
In my inner self.

Holy Spirit, work on me.
God, pour Your love through me until
I am washed away and only You remain,
Indistinguishable.