Labor pains,
in grace growing
the more of Jesus
we keep knowing.

Working out,
our own salvation
in Christ alone
for justification.

Under the law,
we are no more
once you opened
to Jesus the door.

Becoming like Him,
being born anew
so Jesus’ image
God can work in you.

Labor pains,
well worth the affliction
when compared to . . .
Jesus’ own crucifixion!

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Galatians 4:19

My little children, of whom
I travail in birth again until
Christ be formed in you,

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~