IN MY AFFLICTIONS

Beseeching for assured welfare ailing with discontentment stare cleaving to divine promises I treat as rare while earnestly wanting to share… My soul seeks God Who meets me with all His care! Gripped by angst of insecurity, sighing anxiously expressing complaints sorrowfully murmuring about unfairness grudgingly while questioning my state bitterly… My mind yields to God Who counsels me compassionately! Struggling against frustration succumbing to sinfulness’ oppression leaning toward welcoming desperation while craving for serene restoration… My heart clings to Who God grants me pardon’s sanctification! Cringing in difficulty mourning over self-inflicted calamity grieving because of worldliness-caused infirmity while yearning for His joy and tranquility… My spirit beseeches God Who helps me attain servanthood maturity! Afflicted* by guilt of fruitlessness’ blight so weary in persevering for triumphant flight magnified by seemingly worthless fight while wallowing in self-inflicted futility plight… My faith finds succor* in God Who upholds me with His might! *Psalm 140:12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. August 10, 2020 2nd place "INFLICTIONS" Poetry Contest