John Posey Poet Dramatic Verse

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 December 15, 2015 at 9:44 PM Amen, Lord hear my prayer also, nice John

Thomas Carney February 22, 2015 at 8:29 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 September 29, 2014 at 7:16 PM really enjoyed reading this piece john very beautifully penned Liam Mcdaid September 29, 2014 at 7:29 PM smiling pal may the angels of heaven look ore you bless you john John Posey September 29, 2014 at 7:23 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 September 13, 2014 at 1:06 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 September 13, 2014 at 4:47 PM Thank you, my dear friend. Prayers come easy when from a thankful heart.... Jake

Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2014 at 9:50 AM One of my favorites, congratulations. John Posey September 12, 2014 at 10:28 AM Richard, my friend -- I am always humbled by your comments..... I really appreciate your visits...... Jake

Verlena S. Walker September 11, 2014 at 9:36 PM Congratulations John on winning with high marks in "The Gift" contest. Superlatively written! Verlena John Posey September 12, 2014 at 10:25 AM Thank you for your kindness in commenting on my post. I'm always ready to share my faith....... Jake

Hija De La Luna September 11, 2014 at 1:04 AM I am humbled by this sincere prayer, John! God bless you and congratulations! John Posey September 11, 2014 at 9:57 AM Thanks, Maria. Your words are like a soothing lotion..... Love ya.... Jake

Regina Mcintosh September 10, 2014 at 11:19 PM Beautiful. Congratulations and God bless you. Love and prayers, Gina John Posey September 11, 2014 at 12:26 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 September 10, 2014 at 8:41 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 September 11, 2014 at 12:22 AM Thanks Brenda. like most loving fathers, He uses chastisement, or discipline, in correcting a child..... Love Ya...... Jake

Faye Gibson September 10, 2014 at 7:29 PM congratulations on your win, John. John Posey September 10, 2014 at 7:51 PM Thanks Faye, Grateful hearts make for easy thanksgiving..... Jake

Poet Destroyer A September 10, 2014 at 7:22 PM Hi John,, Congratulations, on your awesome, sweet wonderful win. God Bless, Love LINDA John Posey September 10, 2014 at 7:47 PM Thank you, sweet PD.... Every word of this prayer came from a thankful heart..... Love ya dearly..... Jake

Pandita Sietesantos September 10, 2014 at 12:39 PM Beautiful powerful prayer! Congratulations on a great win! Well-deserved! Pandita John Posey September 10, 2014 at 3:43 PM Thank you, sweet friend, your visits are encouraging.... Love ya... Jake

Dr.Ram Mehta September 10, 2014 at 12:04 PM Touching expressions on faith, John. congrats John Posey September 10, 2014 at 3:40 PM many thanks for your comment on my humble plea.... Jake

Eve Roper September 3, 2014 at 9:20 AM Awesome , prayers that need to be said love it eve John Posey September 3, 2014 at 12:41 PM Thanks, sweetheart..... When a gift is recognized thanksgiving should be a natural reaction..... Love ya dearly....... Jake

Richard Lamoureux September 2, 2014 at 10:03 PM He indeed hears your prayers. This reminds me to be thankful. John Posey September 3, 2014 at 12:39 PM I find thanksgiving brings comfort to my soul..... Thanks, friend..... Jake

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 2, 2014 at 8:38 AM Magnificent way of putting up prayers before almighty John! Great write, best wishes! John Posey September 2, 2014 at 4:34 PM Thank you, dearest..... I really appreciate your comments. In praying I try to remember who He is and who I am...... Love Ya... Jake