AS A TREE

Abiding in God and in His faithfulness, I shall be like a tree* of fruitfulness Blessed to do His perfect will, planted along His righteousness Called to conform toward Christ against worldliness Driven toward His triumph midst blissfulness. Ever-upheld by the Lord by His river of provisions’ flow Freed indeed from grip of worthless vanity-blow Graciously geared-up to worship with glow Hoisted for faith-ascent, I go and grow. Instilled with divine nature with my roots absorbing great spiritual nurture Jubilantly, I keep on reaching-out while staying in spiritual pasture Kindled to practice kindness with caring goodness-culture Loving, marked by the Saviour’s compassion-feature. Moved by the Almighty, I press on toward service-fulfillment height Nourished as His tree, bearing sweet fruits of heavenly delight Offering myself fully well with obedience of optimized might Persevering to exalt Him, basking in His light. *Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. May 18, 2024 2nd place, "A - TYPES OF FORMS" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 5/25/2024