confessions – Gems from a Sapphire

I must confess…
Not a confession that can be forgiven with a couple of Hail Marys and Our Fathers
Not a confession that can be published in a newspaper
Unless you want to start a scandal.
I must confess…
Not so that you can pity me and look at me with sad eyes
Not so that you can advise or rebuke me
I’ve heard it all already.
I must confess…
That I’ve made many a mistake in my almost 18 years of life
That I’ve done things I regret and wish I had used wisdom then
Maybe that would have stopped me.
I must confess…
I allowed the desires of my flesh to overpower the will of my spirit
I allowed my lust for love to turn into a love for lust
It’s not as easy as it seems.
I must confess…
Giving away what I was tasked to keep hidden seemed like a good idea
Giving away the gems of this Sapphire was less of a blessing this time
And I can’t take it back.
I must confess…
My joy diminished, my soul wept, and I couldn’t believe what I had done
My enjoyment was merely a ruse to entrap me in sin
So I was on the verge of giving up.
I must confess…
I regret the bad things I’ve done
I regret the wrong choices I’ve made
But I can’t go back to change them.
I must confess…
I’m grateful to God for giving me more chances than I can count
I’m grateful to God for turning my messes into messages for others
Such that not I alone, but others will also learn from my mistakes.
I must confess…
The Holy Spirit is the one who can help overcome the temptations surrounding us
The Holy Spirit is our confidante, our support system, our source of hope
So don’t give up, keep trusting, keep believing, and if you fall, just confess…

It’s the second day of the Testimony poetry series and I’m glad to share Confessions of a Sapphire with you. Enjoy the YouTube video here. Much love!
THE LAMBOLOGICAL SAPPHIRE

“Guilty of murder.”
That was my judgement.
You’re probably wondering;
Did I stab someone? No.
Did I shoot someone? No.
Did I choke someone? No.
Then why was I being charged for something I hadn’t done?
You see, you’re forgetting one of the deadliest weapons of mass destruction.
Words.
The tongue is a double-edged sword.
It has the power to heal and to destroy.
To bless and to curse.
To give life and to take it.
That time I insulted Jay, I killed his passion.
The time I gossiped about Lily, I killed her faith.
The time I betrayed Ken by keeping quiet, I killed his trust.
The time I lied about Naomi, I killed her faith.
The worst was when my words caused….him to take his own life.
I can’t bear to say his name now.
I’m too ashamed.
Ashamed of what I said.
Ashamed of what I didn’t say.
Ashamed of the times I knew I was wrong yet didn’t apologise and make it right.
My words ended so many lives.
So you see, I am guilty.
I want to beg for forgiveness but it’s too late now.
They’re gone.
And so are my words.
As I head to the gallows, I’m sharing this with you so you understand the cost of your words.
Jesus wasn’t kidding when He said words are Spirit and Life.
Mine took both away.
Don’t be like me.
Speak Life.

Hurray!!! I’m back! Yes, it’s been a while but I haven’t forgotten about this place. I’ve wanted to write this piece for some time now and thank God I got the inspiration to do so. It’s just a quick reminder to all of us about the power of our words. Let me know how you felt about it in the comments. If you liked it, remember to like, rate and share. Bye, and hopefully see you soon!
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Confessions of a Sapphire

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