I COMPLETED MY 2019 POETRY CHALLENGE! I wrote 365 poems in a year. Dang. This feels absolutely euphoric. And. . . now that it’s over, I don’t know what I’m going to do next. I seriously don’t. Well, I’ll figure it out, I guess. In the meantime, Happy New Year!! 😀 Poem 364 of 365 […]
Tag: grace
Final Reflections
I can’t believe it’s the end of a decade. How did I spend it? Unfortunately, I think it was too full of aimless, unintentional living. May next year be a chance to live conscientiously in the holiness of God. Poem 226 of 365 – The month is almost over GodHow have I glorified you?What things […]
Prayer for labourers
Poem 234 of 365 – I need these to be your words, not mine;Sprinkled with grace and humility.I want to see heaven and earth entwined.My life is worse than futilityWithout contributing to your kingdom,So equip me with a willing soul.I want to bring home when angels sing “done”Some who escaped the judgement toll. ~ Essie
Prayer for courage.
Poem 230 of 365 – God, I slept in late.It doesn’t change the fact that I need you.I need people who see me to see you.I need grace for the sins I’ve done and will do.I need power from your SpiritTo preach your gospel when others need to hear it.To ask a probing question that […]
Hear Me
Sometimes I forget that the whole point of grace is that I don’t get what I deserve. I forget that sanctification is a process, just like everything else in life. Do you? Poem 208 of 365 – Apologies, not doxologiesAre issued from my mouthBecause fondly and wronglyIs the way I view sin now. Is there […]
Essie Writes Poetry 