Friday, December 14, 2012

Shattered


Violation shatters all pretense
of order and ordinary, shocking us
into anger that boils the heart;
an abomination beyond
a kid in its mother’s milk (EX 23:19).

Let our rage burn not just your ears,
O God, but also your sense of justice!
Vengeance, the only item on our menu;
hatred, the weed overwhelming our garden.

Give us courage to trust your providence,
tenderness to recognize your presence in the dark,
wisdom to acquiesce to your retribution.

Grant us the redemption of your healing,
the hope of your promised restoration,

the grace of our own resurrection now!


© 2012 Todd Jenkins

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