Chosen - poem

You did not choose me; I chose you. Jn:15:16

It is God who chose you.

Before the foundations of the world was laid.

Before you were even formed,

Chosen, predestined, selected - with a purpose.

To be loved by the source of love.

To be possessed as His eternal treasure.

Prepared for the good works, He already planned.

Chosen, well ahead of time.

Part of His eternal plan.

To transform you into His likeness

Fallen and marred as you are.

Chosen, to be loved with an everlasting love.

He has engraven you in His palms

The scars that mar the hands of the Holy Creator

Has the shape of you, to make you acceptable

Chosen to be His beloved.

Chosen to be in His kingdom

Chosen to be in His army, victorious

Chosen you to overcome the enemy,

By the strength of the one who is in you.

What have I done to deserve this choice?

How have I been deemed qualified?

Just pure love. Nothing else.

I am awestruck, to be chosen.

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Anonymous12 September 2025 at 06:34
I am His beloved ( chosen ) what more do I need ! Amen 🙏 Thank you for that reminder.
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JCRVE12 September 2025 at 07:57
Amen!
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