Poem by Patricia Usiobaifo, Women’s Apostolic Alliance Member
How can words express the gratitude felt,
For a life of redemption, countless acts of love,
Hope, destiny, truth, and value
Imparted from above
He took imposed silence
And instead gave me a voice
He took control, manipulation, fear
And instead gave me choice.
He took brokenness, hurt, all kinds of abuse;
Deadly long tendrils of bondage He loosed.
Nothing remains of the shame of the past ,
The freedom He bought will endure to the last.
The plan was always to destroy my identity;
To rob me of my worth and alter my destiny,
But God’s plan was greater, unchanged throughout time,
He desired for me to know that I am His and He is mine.
So you can tell me I am nothing,
stupid, fat, ugly whatever you choose;
But I will not agree, ever again,
my mind has been renewed.
I know I have great value ,
and I am loved beyond belief,
And you have lost the battle,
You’re a liar and a thief.
