Hope Forgotten

I am without hope

weary under the constant oppression
of failure

there is no apology
that could be sufficient

I have finally gone too far

I can't make reparation
there can be no atonement

night brings no rest

my mind fills
with constant reminders of my guilt
until exhaustion takes over

screaming into the void
my cries have gone unanswered

silence

I am not worth saving


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You are not forgotten

I have heard your cries
My silence does not mean I have abandoned you

I knew your sin before it happened
The penalty was paid before you existed

Rest.

You are not justified by observing the law
but by faith in Christ.

I will never walk away
and you are never out of my reach
You cannot go too far

There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ

Please lay your burden down

You are engraved on the palms of my hands
I will never take my love away from you

Put your hope in me


written March 7, 2010


linking up with mamakat's prompt to write a poem about hope.