Love's Promise

Since You granted me eternal redemption’s assurance Along Your gracious mercy’s endurance… I yield my life to You, esteeming You with faith’s forbearance. Such, Lord, is my commitment’s perseverance: The soulful whisper of love's promise... ...midst grateful exuberance. Since You rescued me from peril's uttermost, Leading me to Your heart against being hopelessly lost… I dedicate my all to serve You, whatever the cost. Enable me, Lord, to fulfill with the might of the Holy Ghost: The soulful whisper of love's promise… ...for You, my hope’s sturdy post. Since You made me Your heir experiencing Your compassion Because of your sacrifice along Your condescension… I surrender my heart to You, reaching-out with heavenly vision. Uphold me, Lord, to enact this covenant as my mission: The soulful whisper of love’s promise… ...to others through ministry’s extension. Since You called me as messenger of Your loving kindness Declaring the Gospel despite my confessed weakness… I entrust my commitment to You, guarded by Your faithfulness. Direct me, Lord, in my vow’s* steadfastness: The soulful whisper of love's promise… ...as I follow You toward peace blissfulness. *Deuteronomy 23:21 When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee. August 8, 2019 3rd place, "One In Four" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 8/25/2019.