To lay down my life
in a moment is one thing—
I think I could do that
for Jesus or protecting others...
But to lay down my life
day in and day out,
to say no to sweet kisses,
to strong arms and loving acceptance...
...surely not!
And yet...that is the call
more than the first—
To lay down my life again and again,
to open my hands to loss
and find it gain
To lay down my life
and the longings of my heart—
I cannot—not on my own;
Pry open my grasping hand,
my Fierce and Kind Redeemer
Place Your hand in mine,
that I may grasp firmly
the stinging nettle of sacrifice
and be raised to new and eternal Life.
