A poem about how God disciplines and refines us

You are such a Personal God
You reveal to me Who You are
I have cracked before Your shocking Love
and broken into tears before You

You have taught me You are faithful
You have worked wonders and fulfilled dreams
that I was powerless to do myself

You have reminded me of Your forgiveness and grace
when I hated myself for my sin
and You have cherished me as a Son
How Great is Your Love
that reaches on High
and Yet to the depths of who I am
that You have crowned me as YOUR child

Yet this is also true
You make Yourself Known
Every facet of Your character
Your Word brings terror
and teaches me that to You respect and obediance are due...

I am learning...You are no pushover
Instead You are fearsome
Oh You know how to terrify me
so my whole being is quickned with fright
You teach me that You are God
Awesome, above all power
and to be greatly feared

Psalm 90:11
Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you.
(New International version)


Your power is without limit
and Your Soverignity dictates
The LORD does what He pleases
and His Power extends beyond the grave
He could send me into hell with a word...

Psalm 90:3
You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men."
(New International version)

Yet You choose to be so gracious
You are patient and compassionate
Very great kindness You have poured over us
Preserving our lives
and Leading us to walk in Your steps
Correcting our hearts
Making us like You
So great is Your Love

So may we take heed of these things
And not forget Your kindness
May we be thankful for Your grace
and Live each day for You
Thank You for the strength You have given
So that we may be free from sin
And live to serve and obey Your Voice
And kneel before You
facedown in worship
before Your Majesty

Psalm90:12
Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
(New International version)

Above me You are exalted in perfect and trembling Majesty
Below I hang my head to the ground
and I abhor my sin

There comes a time
when You deal with me severely
and mold me with Your powerful hand
such that despite my tears I cannot resist
I am forced under Your rule
You tear the wickedness from me
And rebuke me for my sin
Yet this is because You care
And want me to be honouring to You
Thank Your LORD

2 Corinthians 13:2-4
I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others, since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God's power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God's power we will live with him to serve you.
(New International version)

When You chastise me
You overcome me
and fight with terrifing power aganst my rebellion
Although it hurts so bad
I thank You for it
Destroy my rebellion
It is my enemy
My oppressor
Fight against it LORD
with Your mighty hand

and teach me to Respect and Fear You for it
Thank You that You are not weak in dealing with me
You are God