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Power Over Adversity

“Power over Adversity”
by: Eric L. Boddie


Thank You for the victory that only You could conceive

Thank You for the air You allow each of us to breathe

Thank You for the food that keeps us going strong

Thank You for the Church, the place we all belong

Thank You for the rain that falls from above

Thank You for the struggle, it makes us worthy of Your Love

Thank You for the water, the maintainer of life

Thank You for the woman, only she can be a wife

Thank You for the children, the only form of man which is totally true

Thank You for the devil, only his test can prove our loyalty to You

Thank You for the saints who are not afraid to call upon Your Name

Thank You for the sacrifice given the last time You came

Thank You for Your Word, the greatest power ever

Thank You for Your Guidance through the stormiest weather

Thank You for listening every time I want to talk

Thank You for following me, no matter where I walk

Thank You for Your Mercy, It has been given so many times

Thank You for Your Forgiveness, even for the things which only occur in my mind

Thank You for my soul, the place where the costs of my sins will be paid

Thank You for Job, the greatest example ever made

Thank You for my brothers and sisters, just them, not the things they do

Thank You for my mother, she gave me directions to where I could find You

Thank You, Heavenly Father, because only in You can we place all of our trust

Thank You for Your Holy Son, He cleared a path for us

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Valerie Staton

Date: 12/28/2018 6:44:00 AM

I really enjoyed reading this. I wish to print it out and place on my bedroom mirror if that is alright.

Valerie Staton

Date: 1/24/2018 7:02:00 PM

Yes, thank you Lord! Very nice poem. Enjoyed reading it and being reminded of the many ways God provides. God bless you and keep you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/19/2017 5:34:00 PM

Nicely done, Eric! Thank you for the spaces between each line so I can take my time and thank God along with you! :) Blessings!

Jennifer M.

Date: 8/28/2015 1:06:00 PM

Just AWESOME!Yes!!! I love it! I love reference to Job..we continue our faithfulness even in the face of adversity. I can tell you are a faithful man..and also remember through adversity we become who we are meant to be. I know that sounds a bit preachy but I've been through a lot in my life and I can tell you have also..problems, issues, ..if we climb through these adversities..and end up on our feet, it teaches us inner strength and allows us rejoice in our accomplishment. Thank you for these wise words. It is something I really needed today..Thank you.

Jennifer M.
Date: 8/28/2015 1:31:00 PM

I have plenty of poems that don't get a lot of reads..don't feel that way. "we all have to stop and take the time to Give Him His Honor....I know I would be nothing without Him....;) " Me too!!

Eric Boddie
Date: 8/28/2015 1:14:00 PM

well I need them everyday....it is HARD being a man who TRIES to do right....and I am so glad you enjoyed this....I feel it is the best thing I have posted but others must feel it is the least desired....we all have to stop and take the time to Give Him His Honor....I know I would be nothing without Him....;)

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/4/2015 9:58:00 PM

Hi Eric, I hope that others will soon discover this piece and appreciate the beauty and wisdom in its simplicity as it magnifies the magnificence of God! There's so much that we have to be eternally thankful for and praise God for! Congratulations on a brilliant write! Blessing and a 7, my friend! Pandita

Eric Boddie
Date: 8/4/2015 10:07:00 PM

thank you pandita.....and I think that this is the BEST poem I have up but I guess others don't want to see God in the same light....lol

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 8/3/2015 12:26:00 PM

This a masterpiece. I thank you for this true poem. I added it to my favourites. God bless you

Eric Boddie
Date: 8/3/2015 2:29:00 PM

and thank you for commenting....I think this is the BEST poem I have posted yet it has the fewest comments....I guess people run when they see God....lol