Thursday, November 5, 2009

Redeemer / Lover

Redeemer / Lover

You took me in-
just as I was
Into your heart;
Into your home.
I, whose sin and shame
made me an outcast

I took your love
and trampled it underfoot,
Running back to my old ways
back to the sins that had me bound.
I broke your heart
and thought only of myself.

When I was at my worst
you came and redeemed me-
paid the price for my freedom -
I who was not worth
the least of your favor.

Your forgiveness and grace
filled my heart with love.
I, Gomer, am loved and redeemed.


L.L. says...Would you like to try writing a love poem, in character? Post your offering by 6:00 pm, Thursday November 5, for links and possible feature at HighCallingBlogs.com. Drop your post link here in the comment box so I don't miss it. Don't be shy! :)

Blessings,
Linda
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11 comments:

  1. L.L. BarkatNovember 5, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Linda, a poignant one. And I think I've always felt this way about their story...

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  2. christy roseNovember 5, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Linda! That was beautiful!

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  3. grammyNovember 5, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    That was great. Maybe I will try one just for myself.

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  4. DeidraNovember 5, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    It's beautiful. Very.

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  5. MaxineNovember 5, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    My word, Linda. Just beautiful. And so biblical.

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  6. MariaNovember 5, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you, Linda, for sharing your beautiful prayer today... We are indeed loved and redeemed~
    ~a joyful weekend to you, Linda~
    Maria

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  7. Mommy EmilyNovember 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM

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  8. emily wierengaNovember 6, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    words of power...
    peace...
    light...
    thank you for sharing your gift with us.
    lovely, linda.
    emily.

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  9. UnknownNovember 6, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Gomer's story just makes me avert my eyes. Am I not she?

    Wonderful, friend.

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  10. the voice of melodyNovember 7, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Linda, thank you for sharing these words with us. Sometimes I am just amazed at the grace that the Lord gives me when the reality is that I am so undeserving of it. That's what I call amazing grace! {hugs}

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  11. charityNovember 11, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Very nice poem here...

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