Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

I accepted Jesus into my heart;

but I’m having trouble with the obedient and faithful part,

there appears to be a conflict of interest.

I say that it is You, God, that I love and trust;

Yet I say and do things that bring You disgust.

There appears to be a conflict of interest.

I claim in Your Name that I will be delivered, made whole,

and that Jehovah Rapha will heal; but more often than not

I’m speaking into the air another deal;

How can You bless me when I’m not for real.

There appears to be a conflict of interest.

In You I am to get my rest;

Because like a good parent You know what is best.

But I’m busy working, funning, ripping,

and running all of the time.

When will I spiritually open my eyes and see

that all You say and do is beneficial to me.

There appears to be a conflict of interest.

Every day it’s my same old way.

It’s either this or that, and Lord I don’t know what to do;

when will I humble myself and ask for more of you?

There truly appears to be a conflict of interest.

                                                            To God Be The Glory

                                                            Sis. Gail Miller (05/27/04)

I would like to thank the following: the bar, Conflict of Interest, (were I used to get my drink on) for the inspiring title.  My husband for saying that I should write a poem titled “Conflict of Interest.”  My brothers and sisters-in-Christ and, foremost, myself based on our fleshly weaknesses.  I saved the best for last.  I thank God for the gift of writing poetry, and for delivering me from 26 years of hard liquor drinking.  What do you need to be delivered from?