With Thanks to John Piper

Duty has been my compass since
I learned the Statutes Ten.
Without a thought for what love meant,
I serve first God then men.

I set about my martyrdom
To all my true longings:
I passed on seeking His kingdom
For the pleasure it brings.

Morality became my goal,
Though I enjoyed it not.
I prayed, "Please, God, restore my soul
To joy," while joy did rot.

But looking at Christ crucified
Through a fellow Christian's eyes,
I see my intuition lied
Defining God's assize.

God wants a happy heart from me:
"Delight," is His command,
"In Me. Not for morality
But joy, love God and man."