Rising From Mistakes' Fall

Losing hope because of mistakes’ great strain My soul did wallow in misery’s pain… Beseeching for tender, soothing mercies I turned to God Whose grace-grant is great gain. Frustrated due to mistake-caused crises My heart languished in sorrowful losses… The Saviour reached out to me with His love Showing me His pardon-might that blesses. Depressed by mistake-aftermath’s downfall My spirit would succumb to hatred-call… The Lord be thanked for revival gladness Exhorting me to walk along faith’s hall. Learning from mistakes and subduing stress Admitting weakness and despair-distress… My mind, overcoming flaws, errors’ woes Found succor in Christ, the shielding fortress. From mistakes’ crash, I rise, stand* triumphant Clinging to God, with His peace, jubilant… He enables my conquering valor So I can persist, His grateful servant. *Romans 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. August 29, 2019 2nd place, "Overcoming Mistakes" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 9/11/2019.