The Gift

The Gift Lord, hear my prayer... You have handed me the precious gift of salvation. In my unworthiness you have heard my plea and brought joy to your errant child. Lord, hear my prayer of thanksgiving for the many blessings you have showered on this, your child in need of direction. Oh Lord, hear my prayer. I pray you will use discipline, not punishment, in correcting my path…. Lord, hear my prayer. When mercy is called for, I pray you will let grace abound in your judgment. Lord, draw me close and let me feel your love….. Oh Lord, hear my prayer….. Amen Written by John Posey 9/2/14

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Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs

Date: 12/15/2015 9:44:00 PM

Amen, Lord hear my prayer also, nice John

Thomas Carney

Date: 2/22/2015 8:29:00 AM

I thought about you right now Jake and was drawn to the title. As a believer in Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith alone, by His blood, I understand [best I can] what you are saying, cause I have done the same. Am thankful Jesus only had to die once, but still, not extinct to sin. I pray for you sir and lift you up by the power of the Holy Spirit. Whatever place you are in, may you be blessed. Thomas

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/29/2014 7:16:00 PM

really enjoyed reading this piece john very beautifully penned

Liam Mcdaid
Date: 9/29/2014 7:29:00 PM

smiling pal may the angels of heaven look ore you bless you john

John Posey
Date: 9/29/2014 7:23:00 PM

I gratefully thank you for your visit. May the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob draw you close and bless you richly..... Jake

Bl Devnath

Date: 9/13/2014 1:06:00 PM

Very nice devotional prayer. Excellent realization of the ways to have the finest blessings from God. Your surrendering is nicely done here. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl

John Posey
Date: 9/13/2014 4:47:00 PM

Thank you, my dear friend. Prayers come easy when from a thankful heart.... Jake

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/12/2014 9:50:00 AM

One of my favorites, congratulations.

John Posey
Date: 9/12/2014 10:28:00 AM

Richard, my friend -- I am always humbled by your comments..... I really appreciate your visits...... Jake

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 9/11/2014 9:36:00 PM

Congratulations John on winning with high marks in "The Gift" contest. Superlatively written! Verlena

John Posey
Date: 9/12/2014 10:25:00 AM

Thank you for your kindness in commenting on my post. I'm always ready to share my faith....... Jake

Hija De La Luna

Date: 9/11/2014 1:04:00 AM

I am humbled by this sincere prayer, John! God bless you and congratulations!

John Posey
Date: 9/11/2014 9:57:00 AM

Thanks, Maria. Your words are like a soothing lotion..... Love ya.... Jake

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/10/2014 11:19:00 PM

Beautiful. Congratulations and God bless you. Love and prayers, Gina

John Posey
Date: 9/11/2014 12:26:00 AM

Many thanks for your kind words. They confirm my belief that He uses discipline for His children and punishment for the unbeliever.... Love Ya...... Jake

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/10/2014 8:41:00 PM

Congratulations John for this heartfelt prayer. I love use discipline not punishment, for I believe he loves us to much to punish. He is always our gentle loving guide.

John Posey
Date: 9/11/2014 12:22:00 AM

Thanks Brenda. like most loving fathers, He uses chastisement, or discipline, in correcting a child..... Love Ya...... Jake