Sunday, December 25, 2011

Forgiveness


Many times have I failed You
No matter how hard I tried
Difficulties blocked the view
The way ahead denied.

The hurtful words I have spoken
Pierced your heart like a knife
My lies echoed in the den
Of thieves torn apart by strife.

I am a blunder.
In pain of guilt I saunter.
I am a cheat.
Entangled in the web of deceit.
I am lost.
Wandering no matter what the cost.

My Jesus, I ask forgiveness
For all the wrongs I have done.
I long for You with gladness.
With you I may be one.

Create in me a clean heart
That we may never part.
Blot out all my sins.
In this warfare I want to win.

This is my gift to You, dear Lord
To live according to Your Word.
For peace and love to reign
In everyone's heart You ordain.

Happy Birthday Jesus!

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Poetry Picnic Week 19: Forgiveness, Gift, Holiday Songs, and Tradition

The Poetry Pantry - # 81
 
 
 

12 comments:

  1. Another wonderful post Jean! It is our humility of accepting our shortcomings and faults that we become our Lord Almighty's son.

    Merry Christmas Jean and to your family...

    JJRod'z and JC

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  2. Thank you so much JJ. A blessed Christmas to you and JC...take care always!

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  3. Awesome post, Jeannette! I agree with the words of your beautiful poem!
    http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/12/25/the-best-christmas-ever/

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  4. Very meaningful..thank you for sharing you ~

    Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ~

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  5. Merry Christmas mt dear girl friend,

    God Bless,
    after sharing this, I am sure that you are forgiven for all the sins you do, intentionally or unintentionally.

    Cheers.

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  6. Beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Powerful words Jeannette.
    Merry Christmas!
    Cheers,
    Mark Butkus

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  8. perfect and fitting.

    have a lovely holiday.

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  9. A touching tribute for Jesus' Birthday! Beautiful!

    http://magicinthebackyard.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/singing-myself-to-wake/

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  10. Hello.
    Some lovely poetry here.
    Nicely penned.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes for the New Year!

    Tears Of Love

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  11. Beautifully said....you may enjoy my poem today. If you have the time drop by
    Garden of Secrets
    http://fleur-de-li.blogspot.com

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