Tuesday, June 17, 2025

test and provoke


They tested God again and again
and provoked the Holy One of Israel.
Psalm 78:41

How like ancient Israel
is my own living soul
I forget too soon
the God I know

He is patient
in His grace
yet I am sinful
to His face

I will test Him
in selfish ways
make my demands
reject what He says

I can turn my back
to the Savior’s cross
forgetting He saved Me
at enormous cost

I must not test
the Lord my God
that much is clear
in His Word

Instead repentance
should move my heart
turning from sin
at the start

Lord, I am broken
make me true
although provoking wrath
is what I do

I confess now to
the Holy One
I beg forgiveness
from the Son

And as I pray
on bended knee
I know Your Spirit
remakes me

Although I test You
again and again
You take me back
into Your land

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