Though torn and tattered like a ship out at sea <br />My Lord Jesus saw a reason to rescue me <br /> <br />He took me into his loving care and cleansed <br />Me from every sin and fear and doubt once more <br />He opened unto me his forgiving and merciful door <br /> <br />Entered I therein to sup with him telling him all <br />Of my worries and strife <br />Telling him of my struggle to do anything <br />Worthwhile or pleasing to him in this life <br /> <br />He said to me dear child of mine <br />Do not forget that some things you did <br />For others you did it unto me; <br />Lending a helping hand when someone <br />Needed strength to carry on <br />Reaching out to others in their times of need <br />Or child how about the times you planted within <br />The lost and hopeless my loving seed? <br /> <br />The tears rolled down upon my cheeks <br />As I buried my head upon his shoulders <br />And cried away all pain life had dealt to me <br />Once again I joyfully arose from my knees and <br />Felt forgiven and oh so free! <br /> <br />Though I failed and failed again <br />Jesus still saw goodness and not just sin in me too <br />He forgave me and taught me tonight <br />That this is the same thing he wants me to do- <br /> <br />Forgive myself for I have more work <br />To do for God, I must use each moment like it is my last <br />I must not mope and go through life or live in the past… <br /> <br />Take my hand and boldly stand <br />Resist others who seem not to notice your loving heart <br />I will be beside you when you fail I shall prosper your thoughts <br />And your days shall be more bearable -as we walk hand in hand! <br />“Sayeth the Lord”-amen <br />©Copyright 1/12/08 Becky LaPrarie<br /><br />Becky LaPrarie<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/once-more-jesus-rescued-me-from-sin-and-set-me-free/
