You fret in your worry
over something you’d done.
The choice you had made
wins the race that you run.
You hate yourself now.
“I’m no longer worthy”, you claim.
“Look at what I’ve caused…”
Each day is the same.
Time for the tasks,
but you wallow in despair.
Self-pity is the norm
in the life you prepare.
Children to raise,
shopping to do,
but you are out drinking-
drowning your gloom.
Call up your dealer.
He has what you need.
“A downer or upper?”
Right now, you like speed.
Get it all done:
Kids, shopping and bills.
Life is so easy
since you found those white pills.
Days go by,
and the crash is so near.
Now you are broke
and your dealer’s not here.
Sleep a few days,
and when you arise
the guilt will then greet you
as you tell the same lies.
“Forgive yourself, friend”,
you heard a friend say.
But why should you do so?
That involves a new way.
You are so worthy of change,
and if Christ can forgive
then you surely can also.
He provides the right way to live.
Do you believe?
Have you tried to hear Him?
Are you troubled by affliction
and the wages of sin?
He knocks at your door,
and you’ve heard it so clear.
Perhaps it’s time to answer
and stop living in fear.
You are forgiven,
and relationship is key
with the living God through Christ
to see what I see.
So, friend, forgive yourself now.
We all make mistakes.
Tell God you messed up…
that’s all that it takes.
He will grow in you,
and you, in Him.
He will strengthen you in time…
Will you begin?
Very well said and so true.
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Thanks, Tom. Blessings to you.
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I really enjoy your poetry a lot. You are definitely gifted in that area. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day bro!
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Amen, beautiful! God bless brother!
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God bless, Ryan!
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Thanks, Kevin. I appreciate the encouragement. Have a blessed one too!
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Your poem flowed so beautifully, great job! I agree with Kevin, you are definitely gifted in writing poetry. God bless you and your family!
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Thanks for the compliment 😊 God bless you and yours!
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There is nothing else better
than finding forgiveness
and learning how to forgive
misericordia and patience
we should put into practice
when done, we feel a relieve.
Thank God he gave his Son
for us to redeem and be saved
the most important thing is
to accept in our heart Christ.
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Amen to that, Lee. As He has forgiven, we should also. Blessings to you!
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