Despite My Frailty

In my frailty, God works in His might
upholding me against weakness' pain
toward effective functional gain
surmounting my human nature blight...

Despite frailty brought by carnal mind
the Saviour reaches me with His grace
endowing strength to win in life's race
midst blest restoration He designed...

Admitting frailty of sins' sorrow
my soul confesses selfishness' cry
along the guise of pride I defy
causing heart to wallow in deep woe...

Now, I cast to the Lord frailty's deed
toward heavenly soar by faith's bliss
as prayer comes from spirit's abyss
to do His will, freed from guilt indeed.

Triumphant* against frailty's attack
I do stay in my divine Fortress
seeking His peace to vanquish distress
He assures with great compassion-pack.

*Psalms 25:2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

February 4, 2026
2nd place "Pick-A-Title, Vol 55" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by	Edward Ibeh; judged on 2/20/2026

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