Confidence Restored

CONFIDENCE RESTORED

In the quiet solitude of evening,
I come before the Lord.
In the secrecy of my chambers,
I seek His presence.

It is here that I kneel before my Master,
And bare my soul.
Though I fail Him time and again,
He will receive me.

Though I disappoint Him,
He will not reject me.
Though He chastises me,
He will not cast me out.

He will lift me up from the mire,
And set my feet upon firm ground.
He will wash away my sin,
And clothe me in a robe of righteousness.

With His right hand,
He reaches out to me,
With His left hand,
He holds my enemies at bay.

With His right hand,
He provides all that I need,
With His left hand,
He shelters me from the elements.

All this He promises me,
For He is a loving Father,
And I am His Child.

                                              Judy Ball

IN QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE SHALL BE YOUR STRENGTH.
                                                                                         Isaiah 30:15

For New Free Verse Contest by Catie Lindsey

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/15/2011 6:24:00 PM
your wprds overf;oe with such grace, judy.. this i feel shpuld be in the winners list.. a beautiful spritual musing.. thanks for joining MASk. naother wonderful piece that will be looked at closely come judging time.. : hugggs, nette
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/15/2011 6:30:00 PM
Thank you so much Nette for stopping by and for such kind words. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/15/2011 12:17:00 PM
very good,Judy.Good luck in the contest..
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/15/2011 12:24:00 PM
Thank you so much Juanita for stopping by. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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Juanita Warden
Date: 7/15/2011 12:19:00 PM
Judy, It says "This contest is judged completely blind, so DO NOT put you name, nor any identifying characters on your poem".Just letting you know.
Date: 7/15/2011 11:04:00 AM
I forgot to put in the 7 rating!
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/15/2011 11:11:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend for stopping by. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/15/2011 11:03:00 AM
You brought a tear to my eye today!! Great work!!
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Date: 7/15/2011 11:11:00 AM
Thank you so much my fried for stopping by and for the kind words. Glad you liked it so much. God Bless, JB
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