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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: The Reader (04/15/10)

TITLE: Coming Face to Face with God's Grace
By Pete Charpentier
04/16/10


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Everyday I rest in a familiar place
And come face to face with God’s grace.

Some days I wear a smile from ear to ear,
Since as far as my eyes can see, my path is clear.

But on other days, darkness closes in,
And I can’t even see what’s around the next bend.

But regardless of what I’m feeling on any given day,
God’s Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my way.

Still I must confess at times when I hear His voice,
I shut my ears and make my own selfish choice.

Yet, I know Jesus never gives up on me
Because when I turn around, I find His arms open wide continually.

The lesson I’m learning is as clear as day –
He’s always going to be there for me no matter where I stray.

So I’ve grown to find comfort in this place
Where I rest and come face to face with God’s grace.

You see, I’m the reader who daily inhales God’s life-giving Words
While He’s the “Breather” whose truth dispels all of life’s blurs.

So everyday when you look for me,
I’ll be drinking in His truth and being set free.

I’ve come to learn that in my weakness, He is strong –
That’s why being in His Word daily is where I belong.

And if you can nod your head to all I’ve said and say, “I agree.”
Then why not take a moment now from your busy day and join me?

We both know that the only way to make sense of life’s “rat race”
Is to read God’s Word everyday and come face to face with His all-sufficient grace.


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Mildred Sheldon04/22/10
AMEN! Start your day with Gods Holy Word and Satan doesn't stand a chance. His grace is sufficient for all. Keep writing.
Lisa Keck04/22/10
I really liked this especially the part about you being the reader and He the breather. However, "I'll be drinking in His grace and being set free" seemed awkward to me. I think it's the be and being in the same sentence. Perhaps '...His grace as He sets me free' would work. Overall good message and I thank you for inviting me to join you.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 04/25/10
Your words are very powerful and beautiful. There's a few spots that have a little problem flowing and meter, but I also struggle with rhythm. but your thoughts and words make up for the tiny bumps. Keep writing and never lose that passion.
Barbara Mahler 04/27/10
Thank you so much for this encouragement to continue doing what I find enriching and sustaining.


   
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