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Giving Godly Grace

Giving Godly Grace

Giving Godly grace calls us to walk
In God’s sweet embracing footsteps of mercy’s tears,
Vital in vivacity grace births the soul of eternal vitality,
Infused gratuity – no small tokens but tips of profound charity –
Gracious orisons from the Master’s overflowing favor.

Grace glimpses Genesis’ handwriting spoken - it is good -
Oblation in offertory pushing aside offense askance -
Dawning grace glazes gates locked by incense taken
Lifting us up, like a Samaritan lifts the wounded from shared dust
Yielding pride’s stubbed toes of smug rightness to yesterday. 

Grace - gift of perfection intoned in pure harmony –
Raised relief, benediction’s signature written
An apple of God’s eye handed to us in ribbons of forgiveness,
Consecrated on two wooden beams at the edge of oblivion,
Endowed with eternal favor – gift for us to exchange again and yet again.

5-18-21
Contest:  Giving Godly Grace Acrostic
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

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Jan Allison Date: 7/4/2021 11:54:00 AM What a wonderful acrostic Sam, Many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/7/2021 10:25:00 AM Thank you so much Jan! This one is special in that it called for many moments of meditation on the essential nature of grace only to realize I had not even scratched the surface of this wondrous, always giving, freely given gift! Hugs :D

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 6/7/2021 3:44:00 PM Echoes of God's great mercy and endless love resound throughout this lovely acrostic, with the help of wonderful imagery. Blessings, Evelyn Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 6/8/2021 10:29:00 AM Hi Evelyn! Sending words of gratitude and appreciation to you! Thank you for your gracious message. Often we talk about Godly grace. This theme was a wonderful opportunity too think about receiving it and giving it out. All the best. Blessings to you and your pen of rainbow hutes!

W.A. Cholt Date: 5/18/2021 3:38:00 PM God's grace provides great hope and encouragement to all believers. Nicely written. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 5/19/2021 9:54:00 AM Hi W.A.! What would it be like, or what could we do, without God's grace. I cannot imagine the dark hopelessness of life without grace and mercy. Thank you for your gracious message. Prayers and blessings to you! So good to hear from you.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/18/2021 12:49:00 PM You are doing so great making poetry with meaningful message out of this form of poetry. Keep up the golden pen, Sam. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 5/18/2021 1:49:00 PM Hi Andrea! Your message is one of encouragement. I was hoping the message would come through in the acrostic. It is a fun form and this contest theme was very special to me. Thank you! Blessings to grace to you!

Heidi Sands Date: 5/18/2021 12:32:00 PM Excellent acrostic Sam. Beautifully written :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 5/18/2021 1:47:00 PM Thank you so much Heidi. This was inspired by a friend who reminds me in situations that challenge me to give God's grace instead of something I will regret. I loved this theme. Giving grace is truly a Godly honor. Blessings of grace to you!