I AM NOT A PRISONER

Reflections from studying the man Paul as he wrote to his disciples from a Philippian jail (from the book of Philippians):

I AM NOT A PRISONER

To the shackles on my feet –
I stand tall and steadfast as a bond-slave of Christ Jesus,
I can do all things through Him who strengthens
Me.

I am not a prisoner,

I am not defined by my chains;
To know His power, I count all things as loss,
For to me to live is Christ, to die is
Gain.

I am not a prisoner -

Of man-made glory, greats and
Gods -
These soon shall pass, but O for the surpassing
Value of knowing Him, and reaching His upward
Call.

I am not a prisoner -
The Son of God has set me free
To serve and suffer for the sake of the gospel,
To fly beyond these walls, to dare to dream.