Thoughts on NFP

 Thoughts on NFP

No merit comes withholding love

But seeking strength from up above

Our Lord and Savior showed us how

To never to, the selfish bow.

His gift was total and complete

With suffering and shame replete

He kept not even dignity

To show His love's intensity

The cycles move in such a way

To make the weak one push away

To turn his focus back within

And pave the way for selfish sin

But meekness, every man should seek

To be the strong and not the weak

To show the strength of chastity

In varied ways, his bride will see

His love for her is purest gold

No selfishness will she behold

But tender, caring, loving arms

That cherish all her dainty charms.

God made us so, for love we yearn

Within the Sacred Heart, there burn

The flames of perfect love for all

Who answer to His holy call

Those flames can purify the will

And love's great longings vastly fill,

But two must seek that Sacred Heart

And let their focus not depart.

He'll show you when to calm desire

And when again to kindle fire

He always seeks what's best for you

So follow Him in all you do.

The cowardly will turn away

And try to find some other way

To feed the flesh and not the soul

But only Christ can make you whole.

He showed the way upon the Cross

His total gift, not counting loss

But from His death, He rose again

To save the likes of sinful men

So, seek Him with your spouse each day

And follow as He guides your way

His plan for you is always good

When even it involves the wood.