This poem reflects the conflict between the holy desires Christians have versus the sinful deeds of the flesh. It is inspired in part by the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 7:15.
Written by Addison Riddleberger
On the same floor to God I cry
My sinful mind will drift awry
In the same room the Spirit speaks
Havoc, my shameful thoughts wreak
In the same home where I eat and pray
The world juts in and my will decays
In the same city to church I go
I hesitate to share the gospel I know
In the same world God gifted to me
My being dishonors His creation carefree
In the same soul that knows Christ crucified
I add to his pain and show why he died
All that I am and everywhere I roam
I bear the burden of the conflict I’ve sown
Not against others, places, or things
But between my heart, mind, and Him not seen
