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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Lock and Key (08/21/14)
Transformation of Freedom

Concealed behind the bars of my prison walls
In darkness alone I stumble and fall
Frantic to find peace that continuously escapes
Beneath the shroud of fears my identity shapes.

Locked away by guile from the enemy’s hand
I drift alone in the vastness of this barren land
Hope but a shadow disappearing in the night
My will to survive gives up on the fight.

Caught inside this sultry and intense web of despair
Living my life surrounded by all that’s unfair
I collapse beneath the potency of Satan’s lies
My fragmented soul explodes with muffled cries.

Prostrate I fall beneath this burden of distress
The vigor to endure I no longer possess.
Darkness has victory over any light that remained
And shackles of sorrow keep me securely chained.

In exhaustion I utter “God if You’re real,
Meet with me now and miraculously heal
My heart that is broken and shattered in pieces
Until I am truly whole and my heartache ceases.”

All of a sudden my cell is saturated with a blinding Light
That takes away my breath and covers my sight
In shock I wait for what will come next
My body begins shaking and my mind is perplexed.

“I love you, my child, and want you to live
Life in abundance as only I give!”
In silence I wait, longing to hear more
For this Presence was touching me right to my core.

“Trust in my Word that will give you the key
To be whole again and finally free!”
I gasped at the thought that I could dare to believe
My wounded soul could find such a glorious reprieve.

“My Son shed His blood to pay for your sin
And defeated death giving you new life again!”
Instantly I felt the remorse from my own wicked heart
That kept me and my Creator an eternity apart.

“Repent and believe the words that I say
For in them is life eternal placed on display!”
Tears from the depth of my sin fell like rain
Unlocking the grasp of my prison chain.

“Embrace the forgiveness I freely bestow
Where peace cascades and joy overflows!”
My sobbing subsides as I take these truths in
So grateful to be cleansed from whom I had been.

“No longer a captive in darkness alone
You are a child of the King upon Heaven’s throne”
The reality of adoption played havoc in my mind’s eye
As the tentacles of deep-rooted lies stood up to reply.

“Weigh your feelings against the truths I impart
Lest you be led astray like you were at the start!”
Bowing my head in prayer in agreement to truth
Graduating to maturity from the foolishness of youth.

“I will never leave nor forsake you no matter what comes
Feast at my table and don’t settle for crumbs!”
Looking down at the shackles now free from my feet
I knew that God did a work that only He could complete.

I slowly arose and opened the door to my cell
Took a quick glance around and said my farewell.
My life was no longer bound to the chains of my past
And the hovering darkness bowed to the True Light at last.
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Joe Moreland
08/28/14
Ohhh...there is such great imagery here:

"Hope but a shadow disappearing in the night" and "Where peace cascades and joy overflows!” are just a few of my favorite lines.

The word pictures you draw us in this piece are eloquent and compelling. This poem simply resonated with my soul.

I haven't read much else yet this week, but I feel certain that this will place well.

Great, great job!

Jody Day 
08/28/14
A very compelling poem that will resonate with the lost and hurting. Great treatment of the topic. Good job!
C D Swanson 
08/29/14
Beautiful, moving, touching compelling and inspiring!

God bless~
Judith Gayle Smith-Owens Vitouswykegardinerclark
08/31/14
Your heart shines here. I especially was drawn to:
“Embrace the forgiveness I freely bestow
Where peace cascades and joy overflows!”
My sobbing subsides as I take these truths in
So grateful to be cleansed from whom I had been.P
Verna Cole Mitchell 
09/01/14
You have presented a good salvation story in verse--a wonderful testimony.
Bea Edwards 
09/03/14
Your message flowed rhythmically and profoundly.

Roy Proctor
08/13/16
The Lord has given you a mastery with words. Have you ever thought of writing devotions and sharing them with friends? I've been doing that since 2003. It helps to write one thought with only 100 to 150 words.

Also, has the Lord ever led you into teaching the word? Our God is the master communicator. You could be a tremendous vessel for His purposes.