Fool's Folly

From my heart comes this plea,

Lord, forgive your servant’s folly.

In foolishness I claimed for my own

That which belonged to you alone.


I said to all those who would hear,

Because of who I am I have no fear.

My strength alone will protect me,

All that I have is because of me.


Thank you Lord, you did reveal,

The truth I tried so hard to conceal.

I claimed to be a self made man;

But in truth that was just a sham.


I never counted your blessings,

I saw them as my processing’s.

My heart was unfeeling and wooden

Because I saw joy as a burden.


Praise you Lord, you opened my eyes;

I see now my life was nothing but lies.

I thought I was macho and mister cool;

But I was denying you, I was being a fool.


Forgive me Lord let me always serve you;

You show me mercy and love that was true.

Your precious blood you shed for my sin,

That I could be joined with you again.


Carl A. Gooch ~ 26 October 2012