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In the Midst of Solitude

In the midst of solitude… I’m upheld to learn from God Who teaches the best lesson: Such is to love Him above all – in and out of season To esteem Him with pure heart’s reason Seeking His grace to transform me to be a better person. While gripped with solitude-dread… I’m led to understand that to fear the Lord is indeed vital Since doing so for wisdom-gaining is fundamental To keep me from sin that’s perilous and fatal Bringing me His blessings in their grand total. Though solitude-stricken… I’m enabled to trust God’s Word which I must cherish As my faith stands against trends that easily perish Upheld by His truth mere opinions can’t tarnish In His confidence He does readily furnish. In vanquishing solitude-despair… I’m pulled to flee from worldly influences’ destruction Overcoming pride, flesh and vanity’s temptation As I walk through the Spirit’s confirmation While in His fellowship I bring to Him my petition. To combat solitude-gloom… I’m engaged to abide* in Christ since He's the best Driver For that’s the best choice I have as His love-receiver I’ll abide in Him, by His mercy, quitting never Blooming where He has planted me to be a help-giver. *John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. May 2, 2018 1st place, "ALL YOURS (May 3)" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 5/3/2021.