In Turn

West Texas Juniper on Mesquite 

Wingspan 52"

photo by Mel Schockner

You showed me my sin,

My hopeless condition.

In turn, I cried out

For mercy and salvation.

You showed me the blood

That washed away my sin.

In turn, I received your gift

And so was born again.

Even when unfaithful

Your faithfulness I see.

In turn, I reach back toward the One

Who is reaching down to me.

Always it will be so,

I have no light to shine,

Except what is reflected

Off this soul of mine.

It's the only way to know

The goodness that is You.

Your love is so much greater

Than the wonders that you do.

Lord please keep my eyes upon You

Then I'll shine bright and true,

With the light that you have given,

The love that's truly You.

" We love Him, because He first loved us."

1 John 4: 19