2/9/04, originally written at an earlier, unknown date
A vision of purity was given to the race of man. From the beginning of time man was given the chance to prove himself worthy of God’s grace. However, the weakness of man disrupted the vision. Now, man has lost that vision, and all that is left is the bickering races groping for what they had once, but will never achieve again.
But there is still hope.
And now I call on this hope. I place my trust in the purity that once governed the race of man. And I ask to be delivered from the torment that previous generations have brought down on us. Knowing my unworthiness, acknowledging my impurity, I ask that the mercy that was once granted so freely to man be granted to me in this troubled hour. Not because I have earned or deserved this endless gift, but because I have yearned for it, and am willing to devote my entire being to this purpose. I ask to take part in the ever-cleansing fire, for I know that by doing so my soul will be bettered, and I will come closer to the perfection that is you. I know that wanting this gift is not enough to achieve it, so I am willing also to fight the eternal war against myself, against the ways of man today. I know that this war will be long and hard, but the reward is worth the risk of death, the risk of a thousand deaths.
2 comments:
Originally man didn't need grace. To be worthey of grace is an oxymoron since grace is getting something that you don't deserve.
"I ask that the mercy that was once granted so freely to man be granted to me in this troubled hour."
Grace still is granted freely. Well, it was bought with the price of Christ's blood, but it is free to us.
Seeking spiritual purity is a tough battle. You are brave in entering it. I will pray that you will succeed. Please pray that I may have the courage to try.
Heehee, well, actually this was going to be part of a story about a guy who pledges his life to bring about the cleansing of all evil and the purity of the race of man. I thought that that would be a romantic start to the entire thing, almost like a knight prepares his vigil before going out on the crusade. I find it very inspiring, and hope that I can somehow join the fray someday when I have the strength.
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