When struggles are present
Will I remember Your name?
Do I focus on all that eludes
Or trust with unwavering faith?
When tears are shed
And fear rears its head,
Do I foster those thoughts
Or believe You instead?
A little discomfort may be good for the soul
To make me think and help me grow.
But, will I continue to walk in Your ways
Or be tempted by sin and worldly games?
Mistakes will be made, many lessons learned
As I fight to do it on my own accord.
May I realize then MY works are forlorn
For, the fruits of the spirit are heavens reward!
So I pray, I plead, then I beg no more
My faith in You has been restored.
To walk in the flesh, I cannot win
All alone I am carnal sin.
Please Father…
Forgive my lapse in faith
I cling to You my saving grace!
March 17, 2012 at 11:09 pm
I Like Mark 9:23,24
23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
March 18, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Those are wonderful verses to cling to ~ thank you!
March 1, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Beautiful…how awesome it is to know that God loves us and is willing to forgive us, even when we don’t deserve it. “All alone I am carnal sin.” very powerful verse.
March 2, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Thank you Shenine and it’s so wonderful to meet you :) I agree that it’s extremely wonderful ~ the trick for us is to learn how to forgive one another just as graciously. Blessings!
February 29, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Another beautiful piece! God Bless :)
February 29, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Thank you and hope all is well with you!
February 28, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Wonderfully soulful poem to express the doubts we all have about ourselves to be held firmly by His Saving Grace!
February 29, 2012 at 3:16 am
Love how you worded that granbee :) It brings to mind that contrary to what I may have been taught (and am still advised at times) I prefer to write in the 1st person, but not because it’s all about me. I do so hoping that when each person reads it, they will be able to relate and personalize it better for themselves. Is it working? =D God Bless!
February 28, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Excellent verse! Heart-felt experience. Well done.
February 29, 2012 at 3:11 am
I love your support so much Butch ~ thank you!
February 28, 2012 at 3:56 pm
very touching… May your name be the first on my mind and my lips in praise during times of trouble!
February 29, 2012 at 3:09 am
What a blessing you are ~ thank you so much!
February 28, 2012 at 3:46 pm
that is very lovely Jessie thanks for sharing…
February 29, 2012 at 3:06 am
Thank you and be well my friend.
February 28, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Thank you for sharing! Such a beautiful poem that sung blissful music to my heart.
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February 29, 2012 at 3:07 am
I appreciate your sweetness my friend ~ thank you :)
February 28, 2012 at 2:09 pm
“When struggles are present
Will I remember Your name?”
This makes me think of the many elderly I work with; those who fear the onset of Alzheimer’s. I often tell them, “you may forget the people and things around you, but God will never forget you.”
Keep the Faith!
February 29, 2012 at 3:24 am
What a wonderful thing to tell them my friend ~ don’t ever stop! I worked for many years with hospice and senior care, so I remember times like that too. I can’t think of anything more gracious, loving or complete to tell them than what you are and bless your heart for such a Christ like response :)