It’s not enough that you know
Or have had a Jesus moment
Life in Him will make you grow
Sanctifying development
If you are not really sure
Receive the gift He does proffer
Then you will surely endure
No better or lasting offer
I would fall away from Him
By doubt or outright rebellion
Going out upon a limb
Cast away to oblivion
Nothing can me separate
Or plunge me headlong into hell
Nor peace with God confiscate
Of these with joy I do tell
I may walk by the Spirit
And not according to the flesh
Trust His words in Holy Writ
My joy and resolve intermesh
After the trials of this life
One day I will look on His face
When forgotten all the strife
With success completed the race
Some of my poetry is straight up how I feel and what I believe. Other parts are aspiration based on what I believe can be and should be and will be. This poem is a combination. Life is complicated and messy, but God is faithful and enables me more as the years go along and I submit to Him more. May He and the the grace He provides be glorified in my turning to Him in every difficulty and disappointment.
Also see “Response to Troubles and Trials“
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