for now, the bottom line

Grant that I may never trust my own heart,
depend upon any past experiences,
magnify any present resolutions,
but be strong in the grace of Jesus.

May I always combine thy majesty with thy mercy,
and connect thy goodness with thy greatness.
Then shall my heart always rejoice in praises to thee.

---Self-Noughting, The Valley of Vision

Talk about some TRUTH in that prayer. My heart is continually in this place of trusting itself, depending on hurts before and magnifying what I think I know now. "But be strong in the grace of Jesus" is such a simple, yet deep and DEFINITE statement. May this be my heartbeat, and may my King sit on His throne!

May you be encouraged, brothers and sisters.