October 28, 2011

My Journey to God

Presence

I was not here long ago, when you were here,
Yet, from the salvation cross, I was in your prayer,
“Father, forgive them for they know not what they do,”
And my redemption became possible through you.

I was not there long ago, when he dipped your body,
And you became my sins, my neglect, my folly.
Yet, here as I was anointed and poured on with water,
You cleansed me and marked me a child of the Father.

I was not there when you instituted the meal,
Yet, here I know the Sacrifice I eat is real,
And when I drink of the cup of the Divine,
I thank you, my Savior, for this blessing of mine.

I was not there when to the anointed you gave
The power to forgive sins so souls you may save.
Yet, here through the ordained, I’m cleansed again,
When I confess, repent and you absolve my sin.

I pray mercy and forgiveness my last blessings to be,
Sending my soul where angels and saints wait for me.
I’ll adore profusely and thank you in heaven
For your Passion, your death and all your love given.

By Jean Grubbs

(Jean Grubbs is a member of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield.)†

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