Create in Me

There are splinters in my heart
but I will not allow You
to remove them for fear
of the anticipated pain.
The muscle throbs angrily,
and would grow infected if left alone.
Even still, ignorance and lack
of trust lead me to balk,
to struggle against You.

Teach me how to accept
the healing process.
Teach me how to let go of
the splinters of anger and resentment.
Teach me how to love as You did.
Create in me a clean heart, oh Lord.