KEEPING WHAT IS VITAL

"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 12:13 I do keep You, and Your Word, Lord with all my heart Being Your child whom You redeemed by wondrous grace Since You declared Your love for me right from the start Keeping my soul around Your compassion’s embrace. As recipient of Your everlasting life seal I keep You, and Your commands, Lord with all my heart Nurtured with Your mercy and wondrous kindness’ zeal Kept in Your perfect plan, I should never depart. Surmounting trial-challenges and testing dart My spirit You keep triumphant midst serene bliss I keep You, and Your precepts, Lord with all my heart Keeping Your promise in my well-being abyss. Keeping great loyalty of fidelity zest My faith does grow stronger along Your truth rampart Fortifying my trust and covenant, so blest I keep You, and Your statutes, Lord with all my heart. October 30, 2023 2nd place, "Keep, Knock, Knotty Words" Poetry Writing Contest; Chosen Word: Keep; Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 11/1/2023