His Power

I petitioned God in prayer 
With angry words ... I cried out
He bowed down His ear to me
Then, in one single touch He sent me
Falling prostrate on the floor

He reached down from on high
And took hold of me
He drew me out of the deep waters
Waters in which I was drowning
From my own tears they grew

With One mighty finger
He penetrated deep within my chest
And melted my hardened heart
As I lay depleted before Him
He raised me up

Seeing the darkness that had encompassed me 
Humbly and shaken I sat at His feet
For He saw my fearfulness
He felt my anguish
My tears He wiped away with tenderness

My sobs were felt in His heart
His voice was heard in my spirit
Together we were bound in oneness 
As His arms enveloped me and 
His peace fell abundantly upon me

He is my hiding place
He will protect me from trouble
And surround me with songs of deliverance
His power is made perfect in my weakness
His grace is sufficient for me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Sheart Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 1:29 PM
amazing poem. Congrats!! Love light truth patty
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October 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Blessings to you for sharing these inspirational words with us. Love the message in the last line. Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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September 24, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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July 11, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Hey, I love your theme, thrust & tone.What a wonderful piece! You are such a great poet. Please keep writing & congratulations on your excellent piece being featured dis week. Great you Bev!
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July 10, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Bev, congrats on your feature...Raul
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July 6, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem>>James
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July 6, 2009 at 6:37 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Bev. May you have many more. Your poem was so heart felt. Love, Carol
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July 5, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Very inspiring. It adds faith and trust to the Almighty One. Congratulations and more blessing. Ernilando
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April 27, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Bev this oh so beautiful. It is so good to see you posting again. God is so amazing how He is always there when we call. Glad your back. God Bless and keep on posting. Ron
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April 27, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Your devout faith rings out, Bev. Surely "His grace" should be sufficient for all of us. A lovely poem!
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