From Psalm 31:3-4: “You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me, take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for you are my refuge.”
Crying out from devilish wasteland
Surrounded by desert’s empty sand
Caught, tangled in sin’s deceptive net
Buried under life’s heaviest debt
Captured by evil’s sly temptations
Confined to cellblock’s harsh reception
Engulfed by relentless guilt and shame
Throwing key away, dimming life’s flame
Praying to Holy Father above
Singing of His steadfast, faithful love
Seeking His mercy in valley’s distress
How will life move forward, from this mess?
Coming to life’s rescue, Jesus Christ
Accepting His grace, He pays full price
Breaking free from sin’s ongoing grip
Sailing on Spirit’s armored flagship
Exiting darkest, shame-filled prison
Beholding blood-stained Cross, He’s Risen!
Remaking character, with each day
Walking with Jesus, never shall stray
From Psalm 18:1-2: “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
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So beautifully written. I have confidence that God is my protector and he watches over me all the time. With that knowledge I can do anything.
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Kathy, I appreciate your thoughts a great deal. They add further witness of what our God truly means to a believer.
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Beautiful words exalting our God
Blessings
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Amen! Without God’s grace, we would never be able to break free.
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Grateful for our Savior who saves us in many ways (from sin, death, wrath, etc)
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Amen! Without our Savior’s unselfish love, I would be unable to break free.
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Indeed same with me!
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Lisa, I appreciate you sharing this poem. Blessings and best wishes!
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This gave me tears. It’s so powerful and beautiful. His grace is always sufficient and I stand amazed in his presence. 💚
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Amen! Karla, your words shout with joy the amazing grace our Lord brings to us. I hope spring will be singing a tune soon out your way.
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Thank you, Richard! 💐
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