I was drowning in alcohol,
guilt, shame and remorse filled my days,
then I was introduced to Christ,
with his glorious healing ways.
He plucked me from the mud and mire,
planted my feet on solid ground,
then took my tattered weary mind,
and replaced it with ones that's sound.
Thanks to his love, I'm not consumed,
by the trials of everyday life,
for his compassion has taught me,
better ways of dealing with strife.
Salvation from his mighty hand,
was given the moment I asked,
redemption thus has cleansed my soul,
in blessed assurance I bask.
I remember my affliction,
how the evil one stole my joy,
so now when he comes a knocking,
my Lords sword will quickly deploy.
He gets no foot inside my door,
his machinations I have learned
my Lord kicks him back down to hell
where forever he shall be burned!
Author notes
Option 4: What he has done for me
Lsmentations 3:19-25
I remember my affliction, my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind, therefore I have hope. Because of the Lords great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail... they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him. The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him. It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Written May 10th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Let Live and Let God. by XPinKxRoSEsX.
300 points, ended October 30, 2006, 20 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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You captured the heart and essence of the gospel not only that Jesus died to forgive us of sin but also to set us FREE from sin.
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Mom... I won with this one... I can't believe it! I am astounded! I simply wrote what was in my heart and I think I mentioned these scriptures to you a time or three...lol
Thanks for your continued support and love! You are truly a mentor and the best mom in the world!
Hugz and blessings~
Frog -
LOL... You are too much my dear brother! You bring me smiles everytime you visit! Love ya dearly!
Frog~ -
Never understimate yourself. Congratulations on both counts.
Okay...everyone sing...'we are family...all my lovely 'family' and me' LOL.
-BRO!!!!!!!!
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Thanks bro! I appreciate you stopping by as family means everything to me and I've even picked up a new sissy! Molassis and I have so much in common. I am blessed! I am also bowled over that I won this contest! There were so many great entries by poets far better than myself!
~Sis
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Beautiful.
HEY I WANNA GO FOR COFFEE SISSY!!!!!! Wait...I don't drink coffee...
Oh well...a beauty of a poem. Inspiration flows like a river!!!!
I am glad you are here, and alive!
Cuz you are so loved.
♥
BIG BRO!!! -
Thanks so much and I need to jump on over and read some of your new poetry~ It's been far too long already! Hope all is well! Blessings
~Frog -
This is a truly awesome poem. I love the way you just let your love for God flow.
Keep up the awesome poetry!!!
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Such a deeply spiritual write, and one that sparks salvation for the lonely and wandering..very poetically penned and spoken.
You are blessed by talent, as well!
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What a great testimony and message of our Lord you share here in this poem! I can relate as the Lord delivered me from the bonds of alcohol as well! Praise God! Thanks for sharing this with us--its great to have met you! God bless you! Noble1
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Lol... thanks sister! That word is a big one indeed but everytime I ever heard it used, it was in reference to the evil one and his schemes!
I am grateful for our friendship across the miles and love doing the contest with you... in fact I think we have another to judge real soon... I better get on the ball with that one! Got some reading to do yet! I think I'll post a word bank contest for us when this one is over...
Huggles and warm thoughts across the miles!
Frog -
This is a wonderful and powerful poem and, like Vickie, I too relate to it. I am so glad that I have my Jesus to kick Satan back down to hell every time he acts up in my life. Great poem! - joanne
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Well now my Dear Friend,
Frist off let me say how proud I am that you continue to walk a path of light
Life is not with out stumbling blocks yet you continue to climb,
We Can not change the past, but as you have so written we can learn to live again, And it is even better when we have the faith, I am so glad to have become quick over the mile friends with you, and I continue to enjoy my journey of contest and friendship with you.. Some deep from the soul penning,
There is nothing more pure in writing then one that comes straight from the soul.
and ps.. Lol I know what that big word machinations, I had to write a poem around the word Machinating.. lol..
1 : an act of machinating; 2 : a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end,
Love how you used it here to show, you will not be taken under..
Love, Light and Friendship your way.
Tearz -
Thanks Mom
I really do love that scripture!
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Thanks so much Melissa and I would love to have coffee sometime... We have plenty enough to talk about! Love ya!
You're a blessing to my life! A dear friend!
Frog~ -
Sandy, Sandy, Sandy.. my dear sister... this is so wonderfully done... I am speechless .. you have put so much of yourself in this... and I just think it's wonderful... I am blessed to know you hon... yes... we must do coffee... and soon!
I love ya! ~Melissa -
I am always amazed that the Lord saw fit to reach out to me-but He assures me in His Word, that Jesus came to save the lost-it's the sick that need a doctor, not the well. We share similiar testimonies and maybe that is why this poem touches my heart-b/c I understand when you say you felt "shame". Excellent write with a profound message~vj
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Exquisite Truth
Oh, this is exquisite, daughter, and your verse choice is absolutely perfect. God is so incredibly good and faithful to those who love Him and His Christ. I also love your picture/verse choise, as well. Beautiful, beautiful sentiments. If it were not for God's grace and Christ's sacrifice, I'd be in a hole somewhere, likely not alive. This one should garner the gold, because it is perfect and delivers the perfect message for our Lord.
Lots of love and hugs, M♥mma 
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