POETRY: Your Grace by Anna Beth Fore

From: A Voice for My Soul

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you,
for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
(2 Corinthians 12:8-9)

Because of your grace, Lord,
I am free.
I’m no longer blind, Lord;
now I see.

Because of your grace, Lord,
I am forgiven.
My sins are washed away, Lord;
Christ has risen.

Because of your grace, Lord,
I am blessed.
I’m no longer anxious, Lord;
in you I find rest.

Because of your grace, Lord,
I am saved.
I’m sanctified by your holiness,
in which I am bathed.

Because of your grace, Lord,
I have less fear.
I can feel your presence, Lord;
You are always here.

Because of your grace, Lord,
I do believe
that your gift of eternal life
I will receive.