How comfortable I was, in my ignorance

For the less I knew, the less I had to see

The fault in the world and the fault in me

How blind I was in this sinful world

So much sin I was blinded by

I went upon my day, without question of why

Why am I here, what kind of life should I live

Am I living for me, this world, or is there more

Not fully seeing what God had in store

I didn’t recognize all the corruption

I remained stagnant in my day

I followed my own, instead of His way

I didn’t listen to His word or direction

Though I could sometimes hear

That still small voice calling me near

Though I believed in Him

Who called out my name

I still often lived the same

Though I don’t know how

Or exactly when

That day He truly saved me from sin

In my ignorance there was less I saw

Less sin and corruption

Though it isn’t bliss if it leads to destruction

I see more brokenness and transgression

Though I also see more love and grace

I’ve learned it’s better to be wiser in this place

So, I will journey with the Lord by my side

Until I’m heaven bound

Humility in my heart and love that does abound

Erin Fitts-Brower

Wiser

Ignorance can be comfortable. For in the more we know, the more sin we see. Although wisdom is a blessing, it reveals more corruption than we thought existed. More responsibilities to not sin. Though through wisdom we can learn to walk better with our Lord and Savior. There is nothing more fulfilling and rewarding than that.

Luke 12:47-48 NIV

“The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.