Thanksgiving Blessings
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Abounding in gratitude
my heart bursts out delightful praises
worshipfully testifying ---
“God has blessed me this 2021.”
January’s thanksgiving glow
greeted me with peace and hope
to surmount quarantine hurdles, propping my zest---
declaring “Thus saith the Lord” during National Bible Month.
February beamed gratefulness-rays
brightening joyous soulwinning pursuits
sharing the Gospel, advancing the Lord’s kingdom---
my part in great commission fulfillment.
March with thankful glimmer cheered my days
along birthday greetings, well-wishes, surprise gifts
precious treasures midst love’s package ---
Saviour’s grants worthy to be shared.
April of grateful radiance pervaded around life-building ventures
helping to meet others’ needs, while beholding our special child
bask in jubilation for his brand new wheel chair ---
propelling my trust on the Almighty for more milestones.
May appreciation reigned, saluting me as a mentor
albeit adjustments brought by virtual teaching challenges
since students showcased learning yields---
achievements of educational toiling, possible through Christ.
June upon thankfulness’ spirit persisted, even in my poetry
vanquishing gloom of isolation and social distancing due to health protocol
instilling in me wondrous family time while interceding ---
then receiving answers of great Healer’s favour for loved ones and the sick.
July ceaselessly remained tenacious in thanking the Sovereign
midst my struggles to beat deadlines along calendar realities
acknowledging that “God makes no mistakes” though I often err ---
so enabled; hence, the culmination of another discipleship session.
August was flooded with affirmation of “thanks”
flowing along social media and face-to-face encounters
in sports-fellowship, literary-music fest, graduation, alumni reunion ---
seeing myself upheld by the Master’s hand.
September would rebuke me in my ingratitude
as conscience was guilty of such, which I must admit, being carnal
since in my flesh-weakness of infirmity-distress ---
Creator-Friend of mine reinvigorated me to be whole again by His love.
October revival burned ungratefulness angst
as the Holy Ghost wrought spiritual triumph sublime
marked by pardon’s jovial serenity for sin-confession and repentance
I did personally claim with awesome bliss.
November reverberates with “In everything, give thanks*…”
assuaging grief, gripped by God’s comfort
undeniable during funeral services ---
quieted through assurance of glorious re-gatherings forever.
December surely heralds “The Lord be thanked!”
celebrating life’s essence He has authored
festively exalting His Deity---
deserving of my wholehearted thanksgiving.
*1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
November 13, 2021
1st place, "Thanksgiving Blessings" Free Verse Poetry Writing Premier Contest
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh; judged on 12/5/2021.
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2021
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