the exchange of love

Forgive my selfish ambition and pride.

You became nothing

to show me the depths of your love.

It makes no sense

that you would love someone like me.

Forgive my cowardice.

You faced death with courage

because of the depths of your love

for someone like me.

How can it be?

Forgive my greed.

Why did you give generously

to someone like me

who’s always holding something back?

What foolish grace you’ve granted!

Forgive my indifference.

Your passion overwhelms my apathy.

Your cross becomes my turning-point.

How is it that your dying love can resurrect

what has been long dead inside me?

I’ve no argument now.

There is nothing I can say

that is equal to what you have said

when you forgave me

for turning my back on you—

you, my truest friend.

What can I say in response

to so great a love as yours?

I owe you everything.

I give you my love,

my heart, my life.

Now help me to live unwavering, Lord,

in the freedom of your love—

humble and generous, passionate and courageous.

Amen.

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the exchange of love

by troy cady