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Joy From the Lord

Oh, soul, are you tired midst struggles over guilt? sin-sick, tortured with past regrets… imprisoned inside gloom of frustration mocked by oppressive hypocrisy’s arrogance? Be of good cheer!!! God is compassionate … offering His love …supreme kindness that brings pardon to confessed iniquities marvelous forgiveness granting genuine joy yes, joy that anchors strength--- Trust Him: bask in His blessed bliss packed with redemption assurance sealed upon eternal life’s settlement toward heavenly race; verily triumphant! Oh, heart, are you weary enduring while persevering to wait? impatient along restlessness’ anguish… discontented against satisfaction bouts as covetousness and jealousy persist to prevail? Be comforted!!! The Lord is gracious … reaching out by His mercy … sublime pity of sufficiency-fullness to vanquish greed’s attacks enabling fiery revival bursting with exuberance glow for praise-propped worshipful gratefulness--- Cling to Him: be propelled by His omnipotence keep praying, finding pleasure in His fellowship exercising faith that fortifies reaching-out gladness while generously sharing the precious salvation-joy of the Lord*! *Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. September 14, 2020 3rd place, "Joy of the Lord" Premier Poetry Contest Sponsored by Regina McIntosh; judged on 9/21/2020.