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“Be of good courage.*” Such declares God’s sovereignty Along His leadership as the supreme Almighty Deity--- Bowing to Him with humility Submitting myself to His authority Keeps me strengthened against my own debility. “Be of good courage.” Such affirms God’s greatness Along His omnipotence while manifesting gentleness--- Shining through His goodness Consecrating myself to His graciousness Frees me from arrogance of destructive vanity. “Be of good courage.” Such reverberates God’s warning Along His rebuke against unbelief, doubting, and complaining--- Repenting with sincerity’s well-meaning Yielding myself to His reigning Helps me win against selfishness so draining. “Be of good courage.” Such speaks of God’s demand Along His precept attesting promises so grand--- Meditating His Word whereupon I stand Dedicating myself to follow His command Guards me from entanglement of worldliness' pleasure-wand. “Be of good courage.” Such asserts God’s compassion Along His mercy upon me in my affliction--- Abiding in His will midst COVID-19 situation Laying myself to His perfect and wise action Upholds me against oppressive dysfunction. “Be of good courage.” Such announces God’s requirement Along His statute for me to show my joyous fulfillment--- Complying to His faith-building agreement Committing myself to His service-empowerment Fortifies me toward faithful reaching-out commitment. “Be of good courage.” Such assures God’s victory Along His triumph in my obedience to proclaim Gospel story--- Relying on His might while praying to overcome worry Surrendering myself to His control for His glory Enables me to share His love, smiting fear's misery. * Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. September 10, 2020 10th place, "Courage" Premier Poetry Contest Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 9/10/2020.
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