Sacrificial Fire

Kathryn Mulderink

by Kathryn Mulderink

Lord, inflame my very being
with that hidden and incessant fire you came to set,
that in the light of this flame of love
I may see into the darkest recesses of my soul
and sacrifice what I secretly treasure
on the altar of my heart.

Show me the way of purification;
help me to sever myself from whatever I hold dear
that keeps me from giving myself
completely, unreservedly, joyfully to You.

I want to sacrifice all of me in that flame, Lord,
that I may be converted by your love
into the servant, the daughter,
You have called me to become.
Moved by the love of a God so good
He created me to always be.

Teach me Your ways, Lord,
trace my steps for me and then walk with me,
lest I lose my way.
Open my eyes to see your light,
enlighten my mind to know your truth,
draw me to yourself, completely transformed, forever.