A Renewed Resolve

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Written on the back of a prayer request card during one church service this past summer...

Pull the scales from my eyes
Rip them one by one
A calloused heart I've contended with
But the battle shall be done.

The fruit of life comes laboriously
As mediocrity ensnares
But break me loose of complacency
In whatever this life fares.

Take up the armor to fight the fight
and when weary just to stand
Do not settle for less than Christ
I'll live for His commands.

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