This poem by Joyce Rupp has touched me. It is entitled, “In Praise of the heart of Jesus.”
The heart of Jesus
Nearest to the Father’s heart
A wellspring full of love
Wholeness for my brokenness
Home for my wandering
Fullness for my emptiness
Loving care for my selfishness
Healing for my hurts
Faith for my mediocrity
Courage for my fears
The heart of Jesus
Nearest to the Father’s heart
Drawing all of me to him reaching from his heart to
Mine,
Tender, compassionate, true,
Wanting one thing only:
My loving response.
