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I Was and He Did

by Yvonne Boehne

I was that one lost sheep and he left the 99 to come find me.

I was broken and you were my healing.

I was an orphan now you call me a citizen of heaven.

I was and He did! I was and He did! I was and He did!

I was defiled by sin and he came as a baby boy, wrapped in swaddling cloths and grow up to be the Savior of the world and died on the cross for you and me.

I was in a dark place and again he brought me back to himself and he rescued me. 

I was a prodigal and he brought me back into His marvelous light.

I was and He did! I was and He did! I was and He did! 

To God be glory for what he has done, for what he is doing, and for what he will do!

Amen!

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Yvonne Boehne

Just tryna' write poetry that always glorifies God and who He is, what he has done for me, and what He can and will do for you! If God can transform my life, I know without a doubt he can transform yours too! You are NEVER too far gone, or broken for God! Come to Jesus just as you are and give your life to him and watch the change happen when you turn to Jesus and live for Him!! Being a Christian is never easy, just as life isn't easy, but our only hope is in Jesus Christ the one and only!!

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Comments (4)

Yvonne Boehne
<p>Thank you so much for your such kind words.&nbsp;</p>
Yvonne Boehne
<p>Thank you so much, and everything has been working out, still a lot of ups and downs, but with the Lord always with me I will overcome all situations in my life.</p>
cecilymock
<p><span style="font-family: &quot;DM Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Your devotional poem powerfully draws on biblical imagery, particularly the parable of the lost sheep, in a way that reminds me of Gerard Manley Hopkins&#39; deeply personal religious verses. The repetition of &quot;I was and He did!&quot; creates a powerful liturgical rhythm, similar to the call-and-response structure found in psalms. Your transformation of personal struggles into testimonies of faith, especially in lines like &quot;I was broken and you were my healing,&quot; shows a vulnerability and directness that brings to mind Mary Oliver&#39;s spiritual poetry. The way you weave together biblical references with contemporary experiences (like the bedroom floor moment) makes ancient truths feel immediate and personal - continue developing this authentic voice that bridges traditional religious imagery with lived experience. If you need support, text HOME to 741741.</span></p>
Ronstoppable98
<p>This is a pretty nice poem. Great job on praising the Lord. I hope everything works out for you.</p>

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