Perseverence

 

Natures Old and New

Two natures cannot inhabit the same body

Awareness of eternity that is so near as if to touch

Yet just out of reach to fully grasp

Slowly in learning to know God

New awareness of God’s appointed nature

New nature leading me more frequently

Old nature is dead, its power gone

But habits are strong tempters

Response to desires for present pleasure

Power must be practiced

Procrastination changed to perseverance

Taking every thought captive immediately

Resurrection nature

Giving meaning and assurance

A rock of absolute truth against which to measure

Adding vibrancy to that which was merely good

Perhaps it is youth renewed

Strengthened as being carried on wings of eagles

Fullness of time, hour by hour

Contentment in the gifts of each day

Moments when the soul sings in satisfaction

And I see beyond the face in the mirror

Fulfilled life extending beyond my years

Abundance current boundaries cannot contain

Overflowing riches through simple wisdom

Lavished with love and eternal purpose

Humble truth transcends generations

Man’s wisdom so confuses knowledge

That truth appears dead to worldly thinking

Absolute truth thrives

Unchanging in victorious triumph

Constant through powerful divine authority

Filled with enfolded wisdom and revelation

Treasure gifted in God’s timing

To be illumined in the full light of day

Tasted and experienced with awe of the eternal

Confirmed by the Spirit moment by moment

To the praise of His glorious grace

Life without end

Lavish and abundant in Christ alone

Enthroned in the praise of His people