Grace

reflections during my quiet time today - an example of how God sets me straight! 

"Another day, another chance to get things right" -
    My first thought as I sit to pray.
A self-centered mantra,
     it reflects the American way.
For "if it is to be, it's up to me", you know -
    Who could question that?

But in the throne room,
     "Rugged individualism" has no place.
I sit before my Maker
      in desperate need of grace.
"His mercies are new every morning"
     What do I need more than that?

"Daily He bears my burdens"
    as at His feet I fall.
Learning anew that while my mistakes and sins are plentiful,
     His grace covers them all.
"Abundant grace to the worst of sinners"
     Is there any news better than that?