My God Knows My Need

Many years ago, I spent my life in vain Yearning for peace nobody by himself could gain… Groping wearily in that dark vacuum with pain Oh! I was lost – in trespasses, I was slain. Desperate was I in such unsure condition… Keeping rituals and blinded by false religion Needing God to free me from sins’ dominion Only by His grace can I have assured redemption. Wholly freed by God from the devil’s enslavement Saved am I now through my Savior’s sacrifice-fulfillment… My life He quickened, clothed with righteousness’ raiment Yes, with His love, He took away my punishment. Now, I gladly live for Christ* Who knows my soul’s need Eternal promises He gives, no one can exceed Enriched with His blessings, I praise and thank Him indeed Deserving of my service, He – my God, I heed. *Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. April 11, 2018 Edited on June 11, 2020 Acrostic in rhyme form 8th place, "Your Best Poem" Premier Poetry Contest Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 6/12/2020.