God's Grace For My Sin

My Lord.  I have failed you
 so many times.
I feel like I'm in a dark room
 with closed blinds.

In all of my "accomplishments." 
 I've no reason to "brag."
Each time I sin... It brings 
God's "Penalty flag."

I've seen fellow believers 
"fall in disgrace."
I can still remember 
the look on their face.

I don't want to end up 
as many often do.
Ending up in failure...
    In living for YOU.

I humbly confess and 
repent of my sins.
It's only in YOU Jesus where
 true life begins!

All of the "broken pieces"
in my life..  I give.
And beg of your mercy and 
willingness to forgive.

Thank you God! For helping
 me to become.
A child of God,  through
 Jesus your son.

Thank you Jesus! For being
 here and loving me...
The chains are gone.  
I am set free!!!

By Jim Pemberton  
03/30/09
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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St John Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 7:39 PM
Wonderful write. Congrats on your win! So thankful for God's mercy and grace.
Oyewole Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 3:07 AM
A well written piece. Congrats on your grand win.
Kendrick Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 6:52 AM
Congrats on your great win..We all sin and that is where that wonderful Grace comes in..Sara
Bateson Avatar
May 12, 2013 at 5:10 AM
Congrats on your win. Lovely. Betty
Pemberton Avatar
May 12, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Thank you Betty! Blessings to you!
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May 11, 2013 at 10:09 PM
CONGRATULATIONS Jim, thank you for the nice and lovely poem you entered in my "Heaven Sent / Grace" contest. Take care of yourself and enjoy the blessings of today and tomorrow. LUV*LINDA
Pemberton Avatar
May 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Again, thank you LInda for allowing me to be a part of this contest! We all need more of God's grace from day to day! May his grace shine through wonderful poets like you! Have a great day!
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