a simple plea

I wish I could help you understand,
To open your eyes to see Truth,
To make sense of life and set you free.
Why must you ignore the only One
Who loves you with love unfailing?
My heart breaks for you, my friend.
In God is found the only context
That makes life cease to be absurd.
You can understand. You can find rest.
When you know Him, You can be free.
Please, please--won't you see?

Isaiah 42:6-7.

Raw

It's not easy being raw:
A life put on display
As it really is with no things barred.
It's hard to let You in,
Knowing standards are high
And that Your bluff is never called.
I deserve Your righteous anger,
It's clear that I've fallen short.
Yet mercy overrides.
Healing hurts and forgiving sins,
You have called me beautiful--
Even though I'm raw.