BODY AILS YET SPIRIT SOARS

Body ails yet spirit soars indeed For this, I pray that God grants my need So I can continue reaching-out Midst weakness-doubt and sickness-pout. With human nature’s flaw, causing pain My flesh succumbs to grief; I complain Then seek for heavenly help, divine* For my heart's shield from frustration-whine. Driving my spirit for triumph glow The Lord I trust against trials’ blow For me to ascend with gladness’ hope Propelled as I victoriously cope. Endowed with strength of spiritual might I’ll do right, smite fright by prayer flight Yielding to Holy Ghost Who grants zest As I fulfill role’s best, feeling blest.
*2Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. November 10, 2023 2nd place, "Body ails yet spirit soars" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 11/11/2023

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 11/12/2023 12:45:00 PM
aloha, Beata. Yes, continue to bear witness of His glory and wonderful blessing he bestows upon us all. You are the vessel whereupon His light will always shine, my friend. My compliments on your win in USs contest. Aloha, William
Login to Reply
Date: 11/10/2023 11:08:00 PM
Beautiful prayer Beata. I have a feeling about His response as Lord of Poetry as He is. Praying as well
Login to Reply
Date: 11/10/2023 8:11:00 AM
I pray you regain your health and vitality, Beata! You are mighty in the Spirit. God smiles at your faithfulness!
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter