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Jonas
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since 2000-03-03
Posts 796
Oregon

0 posted 2000-04-06 11:18 PM


My Weakness, His Strength

It was many years ago
But I still remember the day
When I finally fell to my knees
And silently began to pray

I did not ask for miracles
Just wept in my confession
His cleansing was my desire
Only He could remove
The devastation within
Wrought by my sinners heart
Cold and hard like stone

With downcast eyes
I asked His forgiveness
Knowing all the while
That I was undeserving

Why should he?
After what I had done
With this precious life
He had given me?

A weak and pitiful human
Filthy in His sight

But I was wrong
Oh, so gloriously wrong!

I began to feel his love
A warmth enveloping me
Like a soft cocoon
My unfeeling heart jumped
And tears flowed

How could this be?
Surely I am not worthy!

But as I lifted my eyes
I knew He was there
My body tingled
And my mind reeled
In such wonderous sensations
As my Lord and Saviour
Revealed himself to me

Worthless, pitiful me!
How could He love me so?

To this day I don't know
But I rejoice in His forgiveness
And the life He gave to me
I am no longer who I was
For I have been made new

He has taken my sins
And thrown them from me
"As far as the east
is from the west."

I know that in His eyes
My crimson stain
Is now as white as wool
For He has paid the price
In His shed blood I am cleansed

And as I fall upon His promises
I try to live each day
As if He were returning tomorrow

(C) 4/6/00
Gary Pence



 "A poet is someone who is astonished by everything."
- anonymous

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WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
1 posted 2000-04-06 11:59 PM


This is so touching! He does bring that peace...I remember it well. You've brought back some terrific memories...thanks  
Nikkisweet
Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 183
Tx, Dallas
2 posted 2000-04-06 11:59 PM


Wonderful Poem
That really touched me.

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
3 posted 2000-04-07 12:48 PM


Wonderful! You are blessed, as we all are, who know the Lord and have been held in His Love and redeemed. Thank you for this beautifully written account of the greatest moment of your life. Ellie

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Jonas
Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796
Oregon
4 posted 2000-04-07 09:53 AM


Thank you everyone! This is the first time I have attempted to put that day into words. Even now, the words do not seem adequate.

 "A poet is someone who is astonished by everything."
- anonymous

deleeme
Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA
5 posted 2000-04-07 04:39 PM


Jonas,  
  What a wonderful account of seekking, and sumbimission to divine love, inspite of unworthiness.  A Lovely poem here.  And always remember if you earned it--it wouldn't be Grace.  Thank God for the Unmerited favor of Jesus!   David

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