Here I am, Lord, filthy, dirty with the sin of the world. <br />I am caked with the mud of sin and disgrace. <br /> <br />So, I strip off my grubby exterior, therefore standing naked <br />before you, my grievous sin shamefully exposed. <br /> <br />I step into the shower of prayer, and turn on the stream of your <br />cleansing blood. So overwhelming is your forgiveness, I am <br />invigorated by its warmth. <br /> <br />I then take the bar of grace and mercy, and vigorously cleanse myself <br />with your love. I watch the filth of sin run off of me, and down the drain. <br /> <br />Next comes the shampoo of your pardon. I feel so unworthy of such loving <br />tenderness. You condition my newly cleansed soul, preparing it to face <br />the world's harsh wickedness. <br /> <br />After the shower, I towel myself off with your salvation, feeling refreshed <br />and restored. I then clothe myself with your righteousness, ready <br />to face the world anew. <br /> <br />Thank you, Lord. Amen and amen.<br /><br />Greg Oosterhouse<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-daily-shower/
