Triumphant Spirit
With triumphant* spirit, we should persist
Achieving midst trials, our hearts insist
Locked down, yet not knocked out
Ascending for champ’s route
Temptation to quit and stop: we resist.
Toward victory in every hard bout
We vanquish fearfulness-doubt and pride’s pout
Seeking God’ gracious mist
On top of prayer list
Empowered with blest winning service shout.
*2Corinthains 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ…
May 14, 2021
1st place, "A Brian Strand July 6" Limerick Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 7/7/2021.
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