An Obsessive Sinner's Prayer Poem by Edward G

Every Sunday after church, there is so much that I decide
But by mid week, I have already changed the sides
My resolutions to be blameless and just
Often fails to the world’s attractions and lust
Sad, so easily I can lose the sight of thee
Oh Lord please don’t give up on me.

You would have seen so many prodigal sons,
They left you for the world, just only for once
But I ran away from you time and time again,
Broke your heart and caused you all the pain
I wonder, how can you still love someone like me
Oh Lord Please don’t give up on me.

I do wonder sometimes, does one always need the devil,
To sin, transgress and go against Your will,
It seems so natural, there is someone strange within
Who is inclined to stray, rebel, transgress and sin
It seems impossible on my own to break free
Oh Lord please don’t give up on me.

Hypocrisy is my middle name, I’ve learned to live with my guilt and shame
Over the years pretending to be a good believer has become an easy game
But when your people appreciate me are the moments worst
That reminds me of how much I have breached your trust
I don’t know whether I still deserve to plead with thee
Oh Lord please don’t give up on me.

I don’t step back in helping others or hold back in giving
But it’s seems impossible when it comes to a holy way of living
Without holiness, my sacrifices and ministries are waste
As you desire men who are faithful, holy and chaste
God, will there be a light at the end of the tunnel for me?
Oh Lord please don’t give up on me

Today we have enough of commentaries, denominations and bible resources
But lack the will, strength and character to resist the evil forces
Send us the power like on the Pentecostal day
Touch us and renew us in your own special way
Such that we hate sin and serve you happily
Oh my Lord please don’t give up on me.


Now I see why you have delayed and yet have not come
So that your prodigal sons may have a chance to return home
Just when I feel that I can’t face you and am ready to throw the towel
Strangely you whisper ‘come back son everything’s going to be well’
Your limitless love and abounding mercy is too difficult for me to see
Oh Lord please don’t give up on me


There was a time when I felt that I have no scope
To enter your rest, I had absolutely no hope
My heart was full of dejection and condemnation crept
I knelt down at my wretchedness and inconsolably wept
Then you said, ’ I took the beatings, the nails, and like a cursed was hanging on the tree
I have paid too heavy a price for you son, to just give up on thee
I have paid too heavy a price for you son, to just give up on thee’.

Now my spirit is renewed, my strength has grown
With confidence and assurance I will approach your throne
You have replaced my long faces, with a radiant grin
As far as the east is from the west, so far from me is now my sin
I am a work under progress; things are not as they are supposed to be
But sooner I know my God you will be pleased with me
It’s because my Savior has never given up on me. Amen

Cheer up brothers and sisters in Christ, the Lord will not give up on us.
God bless.