John Loving Iii Poet Rhyme

My Last Night

Last night
I cried out to God with all of my might
I cried out to Him in anger and fright
Complaining for my lowered state
That has made me an uttter disgrace
My sins lay plainly before his eye's
And yet I say that He cannot dispise
For His love often visits me
and covers me with grace in time of need
When help comes it's His face I see
But these little salvations I judge them be
My daily bread that He provides for me
Under warm covers from cold I flee
My rememberance of Him who let's me be me
I sit in His school of learning, burning
I walk without limping as I sometimes did
I am loved when I was so lonely
And Jesus has forgiven me of my sin
Knowing where to start I cannot begin
Yet I want more of God
and He wants more of me
Oh my Lord, what must I be!
What is this thing that I cannot see
That keeps me in this poverty
How long must I endure this sifting
I cherish the wisdom given me
that keeps me from a deeper pit
But I still wonder my way unlit
Challenged by His unmatchable wit
I turn to Jacob and his thigh
Who once fought God and did not die
Like Jacob, I will also cry
And wait for God my soul says I

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Andrea Dietrich July 8, 2022 at 10:14 AM We all seem to view God in such different ways. I sense you were raised in a religious home. I was, but I was kind of the black sheep that did not enjoy going to church . I pray and I get no answers. I guess one needs to have special abilities of faith. (I did have a few prayers answered I believe, so that was something at least).

Sara Kendrick July 6, 2022 at 3:44 AM A very personal faith-based prayer. I enjoyed reading this morn. I am glad that I chose it to read today. Thanks for your personal addition to my page's comments. Sara

Michelle Mac Donald October 29, 2016 at 12:06 PM Beautifully inspirational piece, John! His devoted angels must have been sitting by your side to write this one! This feels as though you are sharing your blessings, thank you! Best regards, Mikki

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri February 17, 2014 at 1:18 PM An aweinspirin devotional poem. We shud be in constant search of the truth. U have crafted into a fine poetic muse! Nice to read u again.

Joyce Johnson February 3, 2014 at 5:10 PM Dear John this must be the poem you mentioned in your comment on mine. Yes it is the same theme with a slightly different point of view. Thank you for your kind comments and for your words here. Keep writing and God will get closer and his purpose for you will be clearer. Love, Joyce . John Loving Iii February 3, 2014 at 6:57 PM thank you joyce, and yes this is the one.