From 1 John 4:9-10: “God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
Lost in darkest wilderness
Uncertain where to turn
Truth’s light marked with God’s love
Finding hope’s blessed return
Sky above filling with light
Destiny of Christ’s gift
Assurance of God’s love
Trusting, no longer adrift
Every breath of Spirit’s grace
Heaven’s light to behold
Radiance of God’s love
Removing sinner’s blindfold
Together at Calvary
Who can be against man?
Forgiveness through God’s love
Knowing from where light began
Every heart redirected
Strengthened from faithful light
Steadfast stream of God’s love
Redeeming on mercy’s flight
From Romans 5:3-5: “And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
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A beautiful poem, Richard. Thanks for sharing!
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Rainer, thank you for reading and offering your kind words of affirmation. May God’s grace and peace continue to light your faithful path.
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Lovely poem-the third verse is my favorite. 🙂
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Nancy, thank you for sharing your favorite set of lines. I agree with you about the presence of the third verse in the middle of the poem. It seems to pull together and connect the beginning and the ending. Have a great week!
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I love the imagery of every heart being redirected towards God’s light. Wonderful wording!
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Amen. Indeed, our Father’s light of mercy flows from His living waters.
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Lovely poem. Thanks, for sharing Richard.
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Tina, I appreciate your kind response. God continues to enrich my experiences of writing about faith and hope. God’s peace be with you.
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