I'll Not Wilt!

Another month, another failure.

Perfection is so elusive!

Another month besieged by error.

Temptation is so intrusive!

And so cracked and flawed I journey on,

Not as strong as I'd like to be.

Morning to night and then back to dawn,

Sin crouches close to prey on me.

And yet despite my imperfection,

I never fear that all is lost.

As I tarry now in reflection,

I contemplate salvation's cost.

With renewed focus on my Savior,

A certain truth comes to my mind.

Clear improvement in my behavior,

His example my heart refines.

Oh yes, I still stumble now and then,

Though far less than before.

And whenever I feel my will bend,

I know to find the escape door.

Recalling success empowers me,

Strengthens for the imminent tilt.

Faith founded resolution is key,

When sins knocks again, I'll not wilt!