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?