Arms of the Heavenly Father

I Peter 2:1-3

Put away your defiled tricks and deceit,
As well as all of your envy and conceit;
Quench your thirst on milk of the Word,
Allow it to nourish as it is being heard.

Just as a baby takes a mother's breast,
The Word of God will give you rest;
Knowledge of your salvation at hand,
Having an eternal life in being planned.

After a taste of the Lord in His grace,
Then you have a desire to see His face;
For just as nestled in a mother's arm,
You have the reassurance of no harm.

Our Father in Heaven gives us peace,
An ever lasting that will never cease;
Once as His Word has nourished you,
Earthly temptations shall discontinue.

Desires thriving from a higher source,
While being cleansed of past remorse;
With repenting from your past misdeeds,
His mercy shines as your Savior bleeds.

Richard Newton Sherrer
Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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