The Perfect Gift

I got you a fantastic gift . . .
it didn't cost me a thing
but oh, what joy and happiness
to you it's going to bring.

I hope you'll accept it,
I pray you're willing to receive
this special gift of mine
and that in it, you will believe.

The wrapping is nothing special,
but oh, wait till you see what's inside
I'm encouraging you to take it
not to toss it or push it aside.

For in it you will find grace,
mercy, hope and favor
bundled up within all the goodness
is our Lord and precious Savior.

You see this is a perfect gift,
that I once too was given
I couldn't believe it when I found
for my sin's I was forgiven.

So please won't you accept,
this gift I have for you
and in faith look inside and see
how much Jesus loves you too!

Ephesians 2:8
King James Version

"For by grace are ye saved through
faith; and that not of yourselves: it
is the gift of God:"

This poem was a finalist in the December 2013 poetry contest