Poems for My Abba

I am just a fellow helpless sinner, no better than anyone else. However, although helpless I am not hopeless. For by the Grace of God go I, literally, despite all of my imperfections, faults, mistakes and sins, I have hope and forgiveness. I have been given this through the free gift of salvation, from the sacrifice on the cross by Lord Jesus Christ, my Holy King and Savior.

If you are still holding this book and reading it, that in itself is a good sign. It means you are not afraid to read or think about God, and in this modern, condemning, secular, agnostic, atheistic society that in itself takes courage. In my 30 year career as a Police Officer with the City of Phoenix Police Department, I have forgotten more than I can remember, all of the times I was called to the scene, where someone had died. Usually unexpectedly, violently, freak accidents, car accidents, shootings, stabbings, suicides, drug overdoses and other unforeseen acts cutting life short. Folks that woke up that morning, not realizing that it was to be their last living day on earth.

I would often wonder, how many of these unfortunate people had connected with God and had been saved. “Like a thief in the night” their lives and last breath were stolen and snuffed out, like so many candles from an unexpected draft. It pains me to think of all of the people that could have been, but weren’t saved and spared eternal misery. It creates a sense of urgency, to get the word out, the “good word” that is, to help gently nudge and guide people towards God, Jesus and salvation.

I hope that when you read this brief book, it makes you think of eternity. An eternity of love, peace and happiness that is possible through God. Through God’s free gift to us, his salvation for his children. All Glory to God and God Bless You All!