Some two thousand years ago
a price was paid for me
His body hung upon the cross
that day at Calvary
He paid my debt in full
with the blood He shed
The price was for my life
I am no longer dead
No hold have you got
because I lay claim
to His righteousness
to His holy name
He gives me life
not death as you do
He wants the best for me
not so with you
Now I've seen the difference
the choice is mine
to walk with another
you've run out of time
Defeat you are facing
the battle is won
the victory was His
even before it begun
So don't waste your darts
on me anymore
for I am now His
that blood's on my door
Yes, I know I'm not worthy
but that matters not
Yes, I know I'm a sinner
but my sins He forgot
Oh, I know I have thieved
and I've hated and lied
but that is the reason
He came and He died
To release me from bondage
and love me as one
who knows why a Father
would give up a Son
© Recluse Writer
Author notes
Bit of a double sided conversation here...me letting the devil know he has lost and why!
Option 2 What does the crucifixion death and resurrection of Jesus mean to you?
In a list
A contest entry
- God, Faith, Bitterness and Learning to Overcome by Away From the Sun.
700 points, ended November 12, 2008, 23 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - "MY LORD DIED FOR MY SINS" by rinzurajan.
2500 points, ended May 11, 57 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Let us Praise his Name by Jburrus.
700 points, ended March 26, 17 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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smiles, your claps mylady
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oh GF, awesome write, goosebumps, well done dear!!
ps i would clap but am outta clapcoins -
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Tis 4 am and I could not sleep
Thought I'd log in for a minute
and return to counting sheep
Lo and behold what is this I view
Am I sleep walking or is this really you???
GF
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yes it is and low and behold, i have me some clapcoins, donated by this beautiful lady, you may know her?
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Good Work
I really liked this poem and the way it flows. The sentiment expressed and the truth conveyed are really good. Thanks for entering.
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Thank you ever sooo much...this poem means a lot to me and to have a gold attached to it now is abosolute icing on the cake.
Linda
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Strange how we are visiting poems from three years ago! First mine, now yours. Hmmmm... Deep, touching poem, and hits the point I am bringing out in the book, God Loves You!
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Thaaaaanks Bunnykins..yeah weirder than weird things are happening lately but all for the good This is a Spritiual Realm we all live in here on earth and to recognise the enemy and lay claim to the awsome Power of the Blood of Jesus is the most effective way of fighting the battles to survive and claim the Victory
I loves ya lots
Goosey ?)
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Ha! I was going to tell you this would be a good contest for you, but you were already here and gone! Now that I've said that... I'm going to read the poem...
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ahaaa...that was a great mesage for the devil...!!!
i especially loved the first few lines...done amazingly well...!!!
good luck...
God bless u...
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Congratulations! You earned it and thank you so much for your entry - although words such as yours drove me NUTS trying to decide! LOL Debbie
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Thanks
Tis nice to have a trophy attached to a Special One.
I am honoured to be chosen among so many great writes.
Linda
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Our Salvation
is secure His promises are in Gold! Our Victory is Lead By Christ on the Throne!
LoveLY!!
Rend The Veil
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Thank you for commenting.
Pleased you enjoyed this one.
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Linda
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THIS is a truly powerful write.
Why "recluse writer"?
That goes for myself, as well, so I understand.
I've shared some of my pain in my poetry. This touches me and I'd love it if you'd share with me.
Private is fine.
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Recluse by Nature & Name...Her Indoors...Linda ,Linda Lookin' Out the Window
I don't leave the house much at all and I don't often open my Inner Pages...when I do I hope they make it to halfway decent writes (as I am please with this one)
Thanks for your appreciation.
Linda
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Memorable!
Your poem simply states the promise and does so beautifully. I was not comfortable with the initial choppy rhythm, but as I read on through, I found it worked well, Jesus' story to tell.
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Thanks...I am pleased you got over the choppiness of the rhythm...it just came out THAT way when my muse was not to be argued with.
Appreciate the Clappies
Linda
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Beautiful! Thank you so much for entering! Debbie
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Thanks Debbie. Pleased you liked this one.
I wish you well with your contest
Linda
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Thank you Icethus, felt I had to bring the other one into it to express what He has done for me. For most certainly it was a
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Happy to help
So glad He put my poem there for you. He does work in mysterious ways to remind us of what He did for us. God Bless.
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Great write, and if fits the contest theme well. I don't think the focus is really on the Creator, which adds a twist to your poem and makes it unique. Best of luck in the contest.
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I love it
What an inspiring poem. Very powerful. When I wake up in the morning I usually read out of my bible and it gives me hope and motivation for my day. Today I forgot in all of my sleepy headness and this was the first poem I read today and already in just the short time it took to read this I feel a million times better. Thank You so much. -
Thank you. Why waste words when a few will suffice?
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A very sweet and easy flowing peace. I love how you've stated your feelings in such a precise way that isn't wordy. Keep up the good work!
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Dear Linda,well written poetic write imbued with deep thanks and faith in being accepted for who you are,written to contest format by not using the words asked to avoid,well done,good luck in the contest,love and light,Yvette PS am sure you would also be able to enter the affirmation contest with equal ease of penmanship
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My dear Tang'
I thank you for your comment. If it were not truth I would not be here today.
from your little sis.
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Thank you dutch2lips, I am not out to belt anyones ears on this subject. So glad a non believer still appreciated my message.
for your lovely comment.
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Dear Sis,
You're wonderful with your poems containing the message of truth! We don't have to shove it into someone's face - only profess what wonders He has done for us! God Bless You!
Love from your Brother,
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Oh Linda, such a sweet poem which tells the world your love for Him. I (a non-believer) was so pleased to find your poem for you tell it straight and honest without giving the reader (me in this case) the idea of the usual and dreaded fanaticism!
A great write indeed girlfriend
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