Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit…” (NIV)*

Pride rises tall

Demanding its way

A broken spirit bows down

Seeking God each day.

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Pride knows everything

Resists being told

A broken spirit seeks wisdom

From pages of old.

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Pride refuses help

Blind to reality

A broken spirit sees need

Accepts community.

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Pride won’t hear

Turns deaf ear to God

A broken spirit listens

Waiting, His gentle nod.

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photo and poem by Patty Perkins

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*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.