Tribute Poem To Let You Know

My dear friend, a blessed joyous belated birthday to you... The Almighty be honoured for your servant-heart attitude emanating from your grateful spirit as His faithful steward influencing me with your sweet assertion: "Follow me as I follow Christ." Today, here's my earnest tribute poem to let you know how I value you, drawing me nigh to God esteeming Him above all else. My God, thank You for showing how long suffering* You are toward me though I appear arrogant and unyielding… Please constantly teach my heart of humility’s virtue, righteously rewarding as genuinely exemplified by Christ, the Saviour Who yielded Himself sacrificially, with love so exceeding. Thus, I seek Your meekness-grace drive; help me bear --- for Your sake, every act I perceive as condescending! My Lord, Your long suffering for me highlights Your merciful compassion at work notwithstanding my service that’s unacceptable… Kindly correct my soul against prayerlessness and faith’s increase-failure due to vanity-stumble for me to progress in Your holy kingdom’s pursuit making my stewardship fruitfully favorable. Hence, I need Your power’s fortitude; enable me --- to live for Your glory as Your Spirit does enable! *Exodus 34:6 …The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. August 26, 2019 3rd place, "If only you knew" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 8/29/2019.