Divinely Trapped
“What is this strange place we find ourselves in
Trapped in the open, we are free within.” Unseeking Seeker
Finding myself in the center of God’s great will
I’m blest with freedom*, bound by love’s security
Upheld steadfastly by caring sovereignty
Compassing me so I can be serenely still.
Within the Lord’s presence prevails forgiveness bliss
Comforting my heart from transgressions’ weariness
As I do repent with confession-earnestness
Drawing me far from drowning selfishness abyss.
Yielding to the Holy Spirit from worldly ties
My redeemed soul is loosened against aimless bouts
Triumphing to vanquish doubts and arrogant shouts
Despite struggles during worshipful prayer-cries.
Around Christ’s love-circumference, I choose to stay
Where my earnest devotion can fruitfully bloom
There I minister for those who are gripped in gloom
With kindness to share, showered by hope’s joyous ray.
Divinely trapped, I will remain humbly thankful
To the Saviour Who liberated me indeed
From destructive sin’s breed, self’s creed and Satan’s greed
Toward faith-soar for life-building so purposeful.
*Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
March 29, 2022
3rd place, "The Matrix" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 4/8/2022.
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