O' Come

Scripture tells us repeatedly to come to Jesus as a child. We (including me), are pros at doing just the opposite. We've grown up, right? We should only approach God when we have it all together, when we feel we have the right words to say, or in the right setting when our minds are fully attentive on Him... where are these moments, I'd like to know!
Yet, Jesus tells us to approach him as a child. Having children has turned this concept on it's head for me.  Jesus, are you really saying I can come in all my messiness, with my short attention span, fumbling for words to say, and to come whenever I want, saying whatever is on my mind and that I can say it over and over if I desire? You get the idea... like children!

In light of these lessons I share my second poem. 

O' Come

O’ Come unfaithful to the faithful One

Come messy, weary, heavy, undone

Come just as a little child

Come O’ heart that is not mild

In My arms I’ll hold you well,

 O’ weary one I’ll hold you well

Come My own just as you are

Come raw, guilty, in painful scar

Come just as a little lamb

Come wobbly to your great “I Am”

In my arms I’ll hold you well

O’ weary one I’ll hold you well

Come like Thomas in doubtful pride

Come and touch My very side

Come just as an infant cries

Over and Over and Over once more

In My arms I’ll hold you well

O’ weary one I’ll hold you well

Come little girl or little boy

Come skipping in youthful joy

Come just as tiny ones dream

Come twirl and dance with your King

In My arms I’ll hold you well

O’ Precious one I’ll hold you well

(c) Emily Murphy - 11/19/20008

Inspired by watching my children & A Praying Life –
By: Paul Miller