Serving God Offers

Serving God offers no bed of roses With obvious “thorns in the flesh” sorrows Brought by persecution darts and arrows Yet, He upholds me with His promises. Following God requires my yielded heart Despite despair from rigorous struggles Midst entrapment in challenges-tangles Thus, in Christ, I stay; never to depart. Pursuing after God gives sure delight While I entreat for His gracious favor Trusting that He is pleased with faith’s fervor Glowing in the brightness of service light. Abiding in God refreshes my soul While I linger in His joyous presence Enclosed by divine peace-iridescence Confessed sin-guilt pardoned, making me whole. Seeking God ushers me to His wisdom Attesting great sovereign omniscience Defying lustful, worldly, proud conscience Toward love-propped ministerial kingdom. *Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." August 16, 2019 7th place, "Writing Challenge 2, August 2019 - Enclosed Rhyme" Poetry Contest; Sponsored by Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode; judged on 8/22/2019