My Spiritual Freedom

A worthless worm…writhing in wretchedness Hell-bound creature because of iniquities That was I: doomed to everlasting torment Condemned to suffer forever… Yet, God Almighty with His grace and compassion Reached down to me wondrously… …He lifted me up from sins’ quagmire Transforming my life miraculously; Now, like a butterfly, peaceably beauteous I’m freely doing His entrusted role as His called steward... Thankful to His blessings, spread like "every grain of sand." With righteous deeds likened to filthy rags Imprisoned was I to my hypocritical beliefs Such was I: verily unprofitable according to Scriptures’ gauge Midst my self-glorying domineering conceit… Yet, the Saviour with His truth and mercy Imparted to me His divine nature…… …He rescued me from corruption by His holiness Unchaining my soul from the clasps of religious dogmatism; Now, I’m justified… acquitted from transgressions’ punishment Freed indeed*, clothed with virtues for Christ-driven service... Appreciating His magnificence shown by "every grain of sand." *John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. April 3, 2019 Edited on May 7, 2019 4th place, "Musical Inspiration" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 6/6/2019.