By His Choice

By His choice, before I was born,

He set me apart to honor His name.

Here I sit, writing poetry

To honor God in every word.

I’ve been blessed, to be a blessing

By His choice, Jesus lives in me,

Fragile, and easily crushed though I am.

As His “clay pot;” shaped by His love,

Although am weak, He chose me

To tell His story to others.

By His choice, I will trust in God

Within the everyday moments of life.

By name, I may be called “Christian;”

It is His choice that I love Him.

But, does that reflect my actions?

I thank my God with all my heart.

By His choice, I’m called to personal faith.

My response will be my changed life.

I know real change starts inwardly,

But is confirmed by behaviors.

Therefore, by my choice, I will love. 

I’ll serve the Lord by living for others.

I know I can, for God promised.

That by His choice, He’ll dwell within.

I’ll love Him forever. Amen!