With Bated Breath
Worthy worship welcomes divine bated breath of well-done work
Invigorating my earnest praise-offering and prayer-intercession
Triumphing over turbulent trials along toilsome tests
Hoisting me toward God’s heavenly hope.
Braced-up with Christ’s strength during righteousness’ bouts of bated-breath
Assured faith of mine adheres to Him against doubts’ afflictions
Tenaciously standing upon His truth with thanksgiving
Empowered for service-enablement
Doing His will with delight*.
Blessings of grace beautify my spirit of bated-breath burden-bearing
Replenished by the Lord’s constant rejuvenation and ready revival
Enlivened through His might for volunteerism-enhancement
Amidst altruism, devoid of vain arrogance and apathy
Trusting the Saviour Whose mercies are tender
Helping others with loving heart.
*Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God…
September 2, 2019
2nd place, "Pick A Title, Vol 8 - Acrostic" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 9/7/2019.
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2019
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