Hope

I want to do what is right, so why do I cling to what is wrong?
I keep giving into temptation and now I don’t feel so strong.
I will my thoughts to honor you, but I just fall astray.
Yet on the outside I appear as if everything is okay
I seek to satisfy my soul with things that will all pass away
And the truth is God I’m hopeless and a sinner in every way.

Lord will you break down the chains and shackles from my sin?
Forgive me and free me to be your child again.
Wipe away the guilt and wipe away the shame
I long to be renewed in You every single day.
I want to run as fast as I can into Your arms again.
You my father, you my lover, you my caring friend.

Every change I undergo seems to break me even more
The ones I love have hurt me like I’ve never been hurt before.
But you my God have promised you will never leave me
No matter how many times I sin you take me and make me clean
And  by your blood and sacrifice I know your word is true
And  for this reason I know I can always put my hope in you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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September 30, 2009 at 1:25 PM
What an inspirational poem. Blessings to you for sharing it with us. 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 3:08 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals Amy. Love, Carol
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September 24, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Amy, congratulations in getting past round one of the competition >> James,x
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June 25, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week. May you have many more Amy. Love, Carol
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June 25, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations Amy on your lyric "Hope" being featured. We each struggle with those feelings. God Bless. Vince
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June 23, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week. God bless. Ernilando
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June 23, 2009 at 10:25 AM
This is a beautifully written poem. Many people can relate to this one. God bless you.
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June 23, 2009 at 10:25 AM
This is a beautifully written poem. Many people can relate to this one. God bless you.
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June 22, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Amy - I just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on having your poem featured this week – many blessings to you and those who share your heart – God Bless, MJ
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May 29, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Lovely message. Temptation will always be there. It is up to us to try to rise above! -Alley
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May 28, 2009 at 12:39 AM
really true im glad people still belive in god like me very good right i hope you like your stay here in poetrysoup >>>josh
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