The Veil

One I wrote a bunch of years ago, that still feels real to me.

The Veil

Hey!  Jesus did it!

The veil has been torn in two

The way is open now--

You can go straight into the Father's presence

Isn't this the news my heart has been longing to hear?

No more barriers

No more walls between me and the Father.

Uh, wow!

You mean, I can go now.  Right now.

Really got to Him.  Stand in His presence.

Just the way I am.

Oh, gee.

Um.

Really.

Now?

Are you sure?

God, the God of the Universe?

He wants to see me?

My presence is requested?

In the throne room?

But, um, what about the dishes?

And that crossword puzzle I'v been meaning to get to?

And? And?

Now?

Father, help me.

Help me do it

Help me draw near with confidence.

Not lightly, but not afraid.

Not making excuses and hanging back.

Sincerely trusting in the work that Jesus finished

Sprinkled with the Blood, Washed with the Father,

Walking the Living Way that Jesus opened and that He is

Let me draw near to the throne of grace

And find there mercy, and

Grace to help

In time of need

I need you, Lord.

I need you.

Amen.