Hold On For Dear Life
(Based on Genesis 32:24-30)
There will be times when your feel overcome by heartache and strife,
clearly that is when you must hold on for dear life.
All of your doubts and fears you have to learn to deny,
thus upon God’s promises you need to fully rely.
Jacob the son of Isaac was in dire need of a blessing one day,
for renewed peace with his brother he did pray.
He wrestled with a man all throughout the moon lit night,
hoping somehow all that was wrong would be made right.
The angel suddenly realized that his match he had not won,
something to discourage his untiring opponent must be done.
He touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh putting it out of joint,
which would seem to be the ending point.
Although Jacob felt immense pain and was getting weak,
he continued wrestling for a blessing he did seek.
Due to Jacob’s unshakable faith that did not fail,
he was able to overcome the odds and prevail.
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,
as long as with God we keep in touch.
You can be victorious over all your heartache and strife,
if you will just hold on for dear life.
Copyright © Jeremy Lile | Year Posted 2006
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