John Watt Poet Sonnet

His Gifts

My sins – both of commission and omission
do testify against me day and night.
But saving souls of sinners was His mission;
now sinners walk by faith and not by sight.
Lord, how am I to keep your gospel fresh?
Repeated hearings make it seem less real,
for I am inundated by the flesh
and all the vain distractions that appeal.
I strive to grasp this truth mysterious:
“God demonstrates his love for us in this –
While we were lost in sin, Christ died for us”
Though I had just betrayed him with a kiss.
   New birth and life eternal are his gifts
   As from the dead this hope my spirit lifts.


Written in 2016

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Jennifer Proxenos February 9, 2021 at 4:28 AM A faithful, spiritual, blessed write dear John - you are an inspiring poet who puts others before himself. You are a sweet, kind man. blessing and hugs, Jennifer John Watt February 11, 2021 at 1:42 AM Jenn, you say the kindest things. It warms my heart. Thank you ~ John

Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2021 at 1:34 PM Just coming here to say, HEY, have a great DAY! John Watt January 24, 2021 at 6:53 PM Thx buddy, I did have a great day!

Gordon Mcconnell January 14, 2021 at 3:48 AM A real insightful and inspiring piece John, such a blessed piece. Hope you're well, blessings always,Gordon John Watt January 19, 2021 at 5:36 PM Thank you for your kind words, my friend. All is well here, God is good!

Connie Marcum Wong January 13, 2021 at 2:26 PM No problem is too great to be given to Him. All we need to do is have faith. This is very a beautiful sonnet John. My little granddaughter is begging me to take her to the park so I need to get out of here, though I would love to continue reading poetry. Have a great day! Blessings xxoo John Watt January 19, 2021 at 5:35 PM Indeed, Connie. Thank you for the encouragement you always provide in your generous comments. Blessings ~ John

Linda Alice Fowler January 13, 2021 at 2:20 PM And His gifts keep on coming - very faithful write John. :) Linda John Watt January 19, 2021 at 5:35 PM Indeed they do, Linda. It's good to keep our eyes on his blessings more than the worries of the world ~ John

Judy Ball January 11, 2021 at 1:15 PM This is absolutely beautiful and expresses the deepest feeling of most Believers everywhere. This is a fave for me. Well Said John. God Bless, JB John Watt January 11, 2021 at 2:11 PM Thank you for the support, Judy! I appreciate the fave and the kind comment. God bless you ~ John

Andrea Dietrich January 10, 2021 at 12:28 PM You are one of the most spiritual faithful Christians I know, John, and your message is clear and beautiful. John Watt January 10, 2021 at 10:15 PM Your words mean a lot to me, Andrea. What a very kind thing to say. Thank you ~ John

Vijay Pandit January 10, 2021 at 7:32 AM Your words resonate, John, in spiritual thoughts and wisdom. Hope you win BIG with these verses of faith and dedication. John Watt January 10, 2021 at 10:14 PM Thank you, my friend. I am grateful for your poetry and friendship ~ John

Regina Mcintosh January 10, 2021 at 2:48 AM Wow. Awesome words... so fresh and focused, feeling... God bless you dear friend John Watt January 10, 2021 at 10:14 PM Thank you, Gina, your words are always so edifying to me. God bless you as well ~ John