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Overcome

"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self."
                                                - Aristotle

O Father! Help me overcome this temptation! 
Vain thoughts remove, even before their formation, 
Enveloped by You, let me find liberation, 
Release these shackles of sin that cause frustration, 
Cleanse my heart from evil, it sure needs purgation! 
Obliterate all black spots from soul sensation, 
Make me whole again, dear Lord, You're my salvation! 
Embrace me with Your love, hear my supplication! 
                          In Jesus Christ's name, I pray, 
                                                           Amen!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 7/29/2023 3:27:00 AM
A terrific acrostic Jo. Well done, Congrats on your 1st place win.
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Date: 7/29/2023 1:31:00 AM
A great acrostic on the theme of overcoming. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/28/2023 6:29:00 PM
Wow! A beautiful prayer and a fantastic, rhyming acrostic! Congrats on your 1st place win, Jo! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 7/27/2023 1:35:00 PM
- A lovely poem, Jo :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 7/27/2023 6:17:00 AM
Oh, how I LOVE this poem. Joanna, thank you for posting this! AMEN! Janice
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Date: 7/27/2023 5:51:00 AM
Thank you for sharing this faith and spiritually based work with us. I enjoyed reading it this morning. Paul wrestled with the problem of fighting to do what was right just like we today fight with ourselves internally about doing what is right. I appreciate your visits to my page. Sara
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Date: 7/27/2023 5:48:00 AM
The quote is wonderful and your acrostic is even better, Well done Jo.
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Date: 7/27/2023 5:32:00 AM
Love your quote and the poem. It is a beautiful prayer coming from the heart. All the Best dear Joanna !
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