The Cycle

Again knowingly I trespass
And move away from the Light
Unable to see the way
I descend into the night

The fall only stops
When I acknowledge the sin
Forgive me Lord, I say
Beginning an ascent toward Him

Feeling the presence of Truth
Again I am at peace
Until a passionate thought invades
Causing the divine connection to cease

This cycle will continue
Till the end of my time
I hope to limit the repeats
By being of sound mind

A Letter to God on Good Friday

Dear Lord

Good Friday, April 6,2007

Thank you for enduring the Crucifixion: The nailing, verbal attacks, bodily blows, the spearing, the thorns, being spat upon, the thirst, the humiliation, and the betrayal. I cannot begin to imagine Your pain and suffering, or what went through your mind, as you faced Your world from atop the hill. What a paradox, us creatures doing this to You, the Creator. You allowed this to happen: An act of love by You, for me, and for the whole world. A love that I do not deserve. I am one of your assailants. Forgive me Lord! My sins, past present and to come, assaulted you on the Cross. Forgive me Lord! If I had been present in the praetorium, would I have joined the crowd and yelled “Crucify Him!” We know the answer. I continue the persecution, knowingly and unknowingly. Yet Your love for me remains unchanging. Forgive me Lord! Praise be to you my patient Friend and Lord.


JS April 6, 2007