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Now Freed

Succumbing to worldliness’ pleasures flagrant in defying divine laws egregious according to biblical perspective--- my flesh, plunging into materialism’s pool drowned in the mire of carnality… Bereft of truth’s wise counsel wallowing in conceit’s delirium claiming dominance over haughtiness’ crown--- my will-power braced upon grandeur-delusion Languished in self-glory’s imprisonment… Scripturally obtuse against holiness-paradigm questioning, doubting, arguing confused, bewildered, deceived--- my faith, attempting to vanquish religious enigmas Leaned toward the skeptics’ angle… Impoverished in terms of heavenly wealth Falling short of God’s righteous glory hungering for ransom’s payment--- my indigent soul, starving in sin-pawnshop yielded to corruption-bankruptcy’s demand… Shattered by guilt-lacerating woes gripped with condescending mockery ardently fighting transgression-surge pressure--- my heart, sensitively delicate to chastisements’ angst besought Christ’s peace to mediate against my embattled senses... Condemned guilty, heeding to hell’s fury facing eternal wrath, devoid of peace and love I loathed such verdict… yet the Saviour in His wondrous compassion--- quickened my spirit and wrought my virtuous awakening hence, trusting Him, I yielded my wildness to abide in His presence… Now, freed to optimize His gracious liberty I'll serve my Master to Whom I consecrate* my life ministering to others with jubilant care--- while exalting His name in grateful worship-bliss midst triumphant faithful stewardship. *Exodus 32:29 …Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, … that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. August 29, 2019 4th place, "Eight word challenge 9" Poetry Contest Sponsored by John Hamilton; judged on 9/11/2019.