Overcome

"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self." - Aristotle O Father! Help me overcome this temptation! Vain thoughts remove, even before their formation, Enveloped by You, let me find liberation, Release these shackles of sin that cause frustration, Cleanse my heart from evil, it sure needs purgation! Obliterate all black spots from soul sensation, Make me whole again, dear Lord, You're my salvation! Embrace me with Your love, hear my supplication! In Jesus Christ's name, I pray, Amen!!

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/29/2023 3:27:00 AM

A terrific acrostic Jo. Well done, Congrats on your 1st place win.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/29/2023 1:31:00 AM

A great acrostic on the theme of overcoming. Congratulations!

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/28/2023 6:29:00 PM

Wow! A beautiful prayer and a fantastic, rhyming acrostic! Congrats on your 1st place win, Jo! Blessings, Kim M

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/27/2023 1:35:00 PM

- A lovely poem, Jo :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/27/2023 6:17:00 AM

Oh, how I LOVE this poem. Joanna, thank you for posting this! AMEN! Janice

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/27/2023 5:51:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this faith and spiritually based work with us. I enjoyed reading it this morning. Paul wrestled with the problem of fighting to do what was right just like we today fight with ourselves internally about doing what is right. I appreciate your visits to my page. Sara

Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/27/2023 5:48:00 AM

The quote is wonderful and your acrostic is even better, Well done Jo.

Valsa George

Date: 7/27/2023 5:32:00 AM

Love your quote and the poem. It is a beautiful prayer coming from the heart. All the Best dear Joanna !