Gift of Forgiveness
1 John 1:9 KJV - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Forgiveness gift
wondrously precious
granted by God freely
packed with compassion bliss
along His kindness, bountifully exceeding
wrapped by constant peace sublime
midst seal of triumphant hope.
“If we confess our sins…”
Honestly, my soul admits
transgressions, errors, iniquities, offenses
unconsciously done or deliberately committed
while I thank the Lord for regarding my human nature flaws
dealing with my weakness, limitations, carnality, arrogance
according to the prodding of the Holy Spirit midst gentle forbearing…
letting me repent, welcoming me to draw nigh to HIM for confession.
“He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…”
Humbled, my heart rejoices to accept Christ’s gift
as I believe HIM Who is the way, the truth, the life
with His mercy and truth-anchored pardon
offered with His clemency, blood-priced
since He sacrificed Himself, paying completely
for my ransom against sin-condemnation
giving me everlasting life, secured from guilt-torture…
forever assuring that I can rely on His trustworthiness.
“…and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Honouring the Almighty, my spirit exalts HIM by faith
Who in His holiness, sanctifies me from defilement
with His perfection, justifies me thru righteousness-imputation
purging me from filthy wretchedness
toward becoming victorious vessel of His light…
declaring His grace-propelled reaching-out
for me to live joyously in His love, sharing His forgiveness gift*.
*Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
January 29, 2022
4th place, "Repent and Believe" Free Verse Poetry Writing Premier Contest
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh; judged on 1/30/2022.
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2022
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