2 Corinthians 5:17 - a New Creation

An orphan dressed in sin stained clothes,
I was lost and without a clue,
until Jesus freed me from all sin's woes,
washed me clean and made me new,
a miracle sure and true.

Like a caterpillar morphs into a butterfly,
I was changed, I was born again.
On wings of faith I now can fly,
no more a slave to sin,
freer than I've ever been.

No longer an orphan, I'm a child of God,
safe and secure in His love,
and while I remain on this earthly sod,
I will fix my eyes on things above,
and rejoice in His unfailing love.

1/16/16
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"
 2 Corinthians 5:17

For Olive's "I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel"contest
5th place
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Schwartz Avatar
March 20, 2017 at 8:47 PM
Beautiful write to be born again in Gods eyes everyday is new..
Merryman Avatar
March 22, 2017 at 10:40 PM
Thank you, Glen!
Lindley Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 3:52 PM
SUPERBLY INSPIRATIONAL PIECE. Super 7 and a fav....
Merryman Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 4:21 PM
Thank you, so much, Robert! I'm glad you like it!
Babcock Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Very nice inspirational piece Kim. Congrats on your win. love phyl
Merryman Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Thank you, Phyl!
Bocsa Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:09 AM
Your verses got wings. O`Neill has such a title of one of wonderful work. Thus with complete admiration.
Conte Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 3:16 PM
Thank you for inviting me to read your poetry. Nice rhythm.
A   Avatar
February 3, 2016 at 3:24 AM
Kim, Congratulations, on your awesome win. LOVE LINDA
A. Sharma Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 3:37 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning poem Kim..
Cwiak Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 9:59 AM
Beautiful expression with the wonderful flow of this winner. Congrat, Kim.
Haight Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Beautifully written, Kim. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
Kendrick Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 5:46 AM
I enjoyed reading this one..Great testimony of your faith..Congrats on your winning work..I had started one for the contest but did not get it finished..I will work on it again maybe in a day or two..Thanks for dropping by my blog..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 7:01 PM
this is one very uplifting poem. Schweet!! and congrats for the well deserved win.
A  Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 4:28 PM
Kim, Congrats on your awesome win. --SKAT--
Mcloughlin Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 1:12 PM
You really brought the verse to life Kim, wonderful write, congrats on your win. From Jean
Onclaud Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 11:56 AM
in all instances, you are a child of God... how graceful, kim... my best congrats!..huggs
Carmack Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Kim, very moving poem. Congrats on your win.
Selfa Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Congratulations on your win Kim! You deserve it! :) -HANS
Grammatico Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 5:43 AM
Kim, Well done. Moving. Technically, I was particularly impressed with your rhyming.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:40 AM
Kim, this one of the verses that touched me when I'm beginning to renew my relationship with our God, and Yes once we are in Him, we are a changed person. inspiring and uplifting, I hope those who are lost and down find there's a hope and that is found in our Lord Jesus CHrist.. =`) Love your last two words, unfailing love.. =`)congrats!~Olive ELoisa =`)
Gentry Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:14 AM
Congratulations!
Hamilton Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Very nice declaration of faith, few people left who understand.
Merryman Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Thank you, John!
Daniel Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 6:23 AM
A very true poem. "Lost and without a clue, until Jesus freed me" I can relate to your words, Kim... All the best.
Merryman Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Thank you, Joanna! I'm glad you can relate.
Wilson Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 5:34 AM
Great poem Kim all the best in the contest , A new creation in Christ Jesus he his the only one who can change the heart of sinful man.
Merryman Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:14 PM
Yes He is! Thank you, Leon!
Horsman Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 4:53 AM
This is amazing Kim, your faith sings out loud, your poetry inspiring...
Merryman Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:13 PM
Thank you, Harry! I appreciate it!
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