A Date To Remember

On August 28th Nineteen Sixty Eight
That day God gave me a clean wiped slate.
God pardoned me from a lifetime of sin
Under the blood and not remembered again.
It was like a Mulligan in the game of golf
A do-over in life, causing others to scoff;
Friends failed to see, it was nothing I'd done
But I'd accepted Jesus, God's only son.
The cancer that once had my body bound
In an instant was gone and I was made sound.
He's placed in my path those whom I love deep
Giving me a desire to share and eyes that weep.
He put things in my heart beyond my understanding
From that day forth, I've found life less demanding.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mason Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Well thanks for sharing your faith, Tom and this excellent write is very inspiring. My date is July 7, 1980 which is the date of my sobriety. I celebrate every year and it is truly my "birth" date ... smile ...
Nutter Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Saving grace, what an excellent way to give thanks to the one you serve. Well done.
Kendrick Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Thanks for sharing such a miracle. Nicely written. Keep writing. Sara
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