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By Randy Foncree
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This poem is meant to be a dialogue between a struggling believer and his heavenly Father. It's meant to be an encouragement to all who struggle with wayward thoughts, temptation, and issues of the flesh. The believer does find true hope in the comforting words of scripture. The message, "Look to the cross" is an admonition that all who are in despair should adhere too...
(Servant’s Cry)
How can I measure up
To Your holy Word
My life is filled with shame
How can my faith be sure
Your covenant of grace
Seems far removed from me
How can I measure up, oh Lord
How can I be made free
(The Father responds)
Look to the cross, my child
Where my Son gave His life
He was my only Son
The giver of new life
Lift your eyes to Him
Repenting of your sins
Look to the cross, My child
He’ll give you hope within
(Servant confessing)
It seems I go astray
And wander from Your care
I lose my peace within
My soul is in despair
I know Your Word is true
Your love is un-denied
But it seems I go astray, oh Lord
As hope within me dies
(The Father responds)
Look to the cross, my child
Where my Son gave His life
He was my only Son
The giver of new life
Lift your eyes to Him
Repenting of your sins
Look to the cross, My child
He'll bring deliverance and hope within
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And, I loved the poem, very nice work!