Beata Agustin Poet Acrostic

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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.

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Aditi Mishra June 13, 2020 at 6:03 PM A beautiful expression of faith and hope carved in an Acrostic Beata! Congratulations on your win :)

John Watt June 12, 2020 at 6:28 PM Love the acrostic, Beata, and the edifying message of God's salvation. The Galatians verse is one we sing often in our church. Congratulations on your win, my friend. Grace and peace, John Beata Agustin June 13, 2020 at 6:17 AM Thanks so much. Yes, we likewise sing the Gal.2:20 verse. As to the poem, the Lord made me set it for a solo rendition in a church presentation after I had it written (I think two decades ago). I do appreciate your constant visits to my poems and your comments, indeed edifying. God bless you.

Line Gauthier June 12, 2020 at 3:38 PM Beautiful acrostic, Beata. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Line Gauthier May 21, 2020 at 10:48 PM Amazing ~ not only is your poem elegantly crafted but it touches the depths of your reader's heart with its most raw vulnerability. We can easily relate to the personal experience. Beautiful.