The Father’s Fervent Grace

The Father’s Fervent Grace

My hair all matted, my clothes all stained,

I reeked of mud and spoiled grime;

Plagued with hunger that always remained,

Forced to work in the fields of the livestock 

My people would consider a crime.

My inheritance robbed, my friends all gone,

I recalled the servants of my father’s house.

They were always well fed with a place to lay their head.

Upon the sweet thought, I headed home

to be rid of the louse.

My lips chapped, my feet sore,

I was still far off upon the sudden warm embrace.

Tear-struck eyes overflowed, my father’s love still at his core.

Wrapped in the finest robes and well-worn sandals,

Reminded forevermore of His fervent grace.

– Kenzie Tenpas writes from Manitou Springs, CO.

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Jason Overman is Editor of Publications of the Bible Advocate Press. After 24 years in the publishing industry (in sales and management) with the Harrison Daily Times, Jason left his general manager’s position to join the BAP family in 2015. He has served in ministry for 30 years and currently pastors the Church of God (Seventh Day) in Jasper, Arkansas, with his wife, Stephanie, and two children, Tabitha and Isaac. Jason enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading theology, playing his guitar, and taking in the beautiful Ozark Mountains he calls home.

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