I have never had the gift of poetry. I have dabbled a little here and a little there, but through a bad attitude-filled week, God has brought it all to light. The times we feel low and there is nowhere else to go- He is still working and making us new. My first (attempted) poem can be found here below:
Mercy is free for you and for me
Oh Lord my God, remind me of this daily
Times I fail and even rebel
His mercy chases after me
I run and fight with all my might
but God remains the same
Even on my worst day, The love of God will not delay
Mercy is true, and always free for you and for me
Mercy is free for you and me
Showing deep compassion in the midst of pain
No matter the day or what you did not mean to say
No matter what you’ve done, His love you cannot out-run
Through the Cross, He has made you new
Your sins and shame, call out His name
Bid it adieu, our Lord our God has made you new
So wipe your tears and forget your fears
God’s mercy is here and nothing is due
Mercy is here for me and for you
There is no contempt but redemption at last
The past is gone and will no longer live
For the Lord our God, He came here to give
Mercy is near, mercy is here
Mercy is free for you and for me
Mercy is free for you and for me
Oh Lord my God, remind of this daily
Times I fail and even rebel
His mercy chases after me
I run and fight with all my might
but God remains the same
Even on my worst day, The love of God will not delay
Mercy is true, and always, mercy is free for you and for me
How has God shown you mercy?
Bible Verses for further reading:
“Through the Lord’s mercies, we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) …” Ephesians 2:4-5
“Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever because He delights in mercy. He will again have compassion on us and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” Micah 7:18-19
“But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” Psalm 86:15
“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.” Psalm 145:8-9
My favorite song on the message of mercy:
Mercy (Official Lyric Video) // Brave New World // Amanda Cook
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Jamie Wassum says
Oh I love your poem! So proud of you!!
Lauren Woodard says
Beautiful girl, beautiful words!
Sunnie Cotton says
Lauren, thank you for reading! And thank you and The Light Blonde for creating my new favorite graphic tee : ). Comfy, cute, and a life-giving message… LOVE!