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Forgiveness Promised



I am not strong
I fall in sin
But God's gracious
He hears my plea
He rescues me
When I repent
When I confess

I am human
I make mistakes
But God's patient
He moulds me slow
To His image
When I cry out
When I believe

I’m not perfect
I’m being shaped
But God’s mercies
Are new each morn
He heals my soul
When I kneel down
In repentance

I know I’m weak
I am tempted
But God loves me
He gave His Son
Jesus, for me 
I look to Him
For forgiveness

I do not walk
In faith always
But God’s faithful
Never gives up
On me, His child,
When I ask Him
To cleanse my heart

I cling to His 
Promise of life
I look to Him
When I fall down
He holds my hand
And pulls me up
He is my LORD.


01.29.2022



1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


For Regina McIntosh's "Repent and Believe" contest

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Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/30/2022 1:35:00 PM

Great pen Jo, such a lovely description on our forgiveness promised by our great and gracious God. Blessings always, Gordon

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/30/2022 10:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Jo! You have beautifully blended into your poem one of my very favorite passages "joy comes in the morning." Such a wonderful promise from our loving God. Well done. Sending you blessings of joy!