Willing Sacrifice

A dear friend called me the other day to ask how I was doing as the Bishop's wife.  I am grateful for her thoughtfulness in thinking of me.  She informed me of a poem printed in the December 2013 Ensign and said the poem make her think of me.  My heart was deeply touched as I read these words...

Willing Sacrifice

By Kerry Bennett

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A quiet knock comes at the door,

A contrite sinner ushered in.

One panged with sorrow and regrets

Yearns to abandon worldly chains

And free himself from Satan’s grasp.

A chosen man, ordained of God,

Listens to the heartfelt plea for

Deliverance and clemency.

He, like the Savior, longs to help

This wayward lamb rejoin the flock.

And while he serves, his helpmate waits

As Heaven heals a wounded soul.

Her offering—a patient heart

Unseen by everyone but Him

Who notices the widow’s mite.