God’s Grace
by LaToya Stamper
Young or old,
Disobedience comes with a price to pay
I’m a walking testimony, a living example
Otherwise, I wouldn’t be here sharing my poetry with you all today
Locked away temporarily
Trapped in the horrible place
I‘m free on the inside
All by God’s grace
In my 30s hidden within myself,
I finally found my purpose
Ever standing in a spiritual battlefield at war
This is no playground or with all the clowning, this is no circus . . .
It’s never too late until you’ve taken your final breath
Take heed. Treat everday like it’s your last
And every choice
As if it’s a matter of life or death
Be fruitful and enjoy
The life in abundance God has given you
Remain humble, always abounding.
Steadfast in all that you do
Even though we’re belittled and looked down on
Considered to our families to be a disgrace
Always remain humble, head held high
With a smile on your face
Don’t let your past mistakes or present situation
Determine who you are
God said, “Change comes in the morning.”
And your redemption is here, thus far
Let not our hearts be troubled or
Our minds filled with empty space
I pray a shield of Protection upon us all
In Jesus’ name, to be filled by faith and saved by God’s Grace . . . Amen