The Little Ones (Poem)

Do You see the ones of little kindness

suffering from intolerable highness?

Lord, let me submit and surrender daily,

always advancing, never retreating.

Resting assured in the knowledge

the Enemy's oppression is but fleeting.

And humbly apply the gifts of the Spirit

to resist the belief in the power of me

so from depths of despair I may flee.

Do You hear the ones of little faith

defiled by words the deceiver saith?

Resisting the prideful ignorance

concerning my limited ability,

Holy Spirit guide me to comprehend

Your grace comes by humility.

Freely I receive and freely I give

attaining illumination of the Word

and my convictions be stirred.

Do You know the ones of little hope

sadly sliding down the slippery slope?

You are the Giver and Father of time

and the Omnipotent Owner of forever.

Patiently guiding in every moment

therefore, I may never say, You never.

The world will turn by your command

and be subject to Your Throne.

So the afflicted may know, they are not alone.

Do You take pity on the ones of little trust

hindered by desires after which they lust?

Winters may come, and winters may go

yet I shall find comfort in convictions.

Holding fast onto every ounce of faith

not to be overcome by my afflictions.

You faithfully provide needful things

when Your Kingdom, I faithfully seek

causing my wicked heart to stay meek.

Do You pray for the ones of little humility

who depend on the greatness of their ability?

You ordain and establish by might

so every event may come to pass.

You are the God who knows the end

of those who are to wither like grass.

Turn not Your ear from my sincere plea

that I may dwell in dependence all my days

in Your omniscient presence to praise.

Do You see the ones of little joy

bowing to lies that will ultimately destroy?

Treading with courage where you command

the broad road to perdition, not to find.

The undeserved love and grace which chose

that I may turn away from the blind.

Carrying me through doubts and destruction

towards the heart of Your holiness.

And comforting me in unbearable loneliness.

Do You hear the ones of little peace

refusing to let envy and strife cease?

You are faithful, and You are true

protecting my vulnerable heart,

so an unbelieving world may see

You are the Lord of the new start.

Committed to the whole of Your Word

straying not left, nor the right

and defeating deception, not losing sight.

Do You know the ones of little content

and despite provision, still lament?

Through faith and by Your grace

I am awake and I’m standing tall

so when a sacrifice is due,

I may heed Your call.

Not conforming to a naked state

but waiting for righteous clothing

sanctified in heaven, never late.

Do You take pity on the ones of little goodness

never reaching Christ’s fullness?

Behold His Spirit burning from within

giving light to a world defiled by sin.

So the lost may have their chance

to repent and His redemption may begin.

His yoke is easy and the burden light

and for the few who find the narrow way

forever in His presence, they will stay.

Father God, have mercy on the ones of little love

not yielding to Your Spirit, coming down like a dove.