Petals at the Cross: Poems from the heart

“Petals at the Cross” is a deeply personal and profoundly moving collection of poems written by Louis F. Grobler, born from a heart overwhelmed with gratitude for the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Every line is a quiet offering—a petal of praise, repentance, and worship—laid down at the foot of Calvary in reverence of a debt paid in full. A debt Grobler confesses he could never repay, nor ever deserved to be forgiven of, yet one Jesus bore willingly out of unrelenting love.

These are not polished verses written for performance. They are tear-stained declarations from the depths of a redeemed soul—honest, raw, and drenched in the revelation of grace. In each poem, readers will encounter the sacred tension between our human unworthiness and Christ’s divine mercy. They will feel the weight of sin give way to the lightness of forgiveness, and the silence of shame broken by the song of salvation.

Whether you are broken, seeking, rejoicing, or simply longing to reconnect with the One who gave it all, this collection will meet you in that sacred space. From poems of personal surrender to reflections on the Passion, resurrection, and the unsearchable love of God, Grobler’s words form a quiet sanctuary where readers can weep, worship, and wonder anew at the mystery of grace.

Themes include:

• The undeserved mercy of God

• The crushing weight of sin and the joy of redemption

• The beauty of the cross as a place of exchange

• The intimacy of personal encounter with Jesus

• Eternal gratitude for salvation

In his own words, Louis F. Grobler writes:

“This book was written in deep, deep gratitude for what Jesus did for me on the cross—a debt paid that I could never, ever service in my human capacity. A debt paid, but not incurred. A gift of grace received, not deserved. These poems are petals—fragile, sincere, and dropped in worship at His feet.”

“Petals at the Cross” is not only a poetic journey—it is a spiritual offering, a modern-day psalmist’s cry of thanks to the Lamb of God. It is ideal for devotional reading, Easter reflections, personal journaling, and moments of quiet prayer.

Let this book be a companion for your soul in both the storm and stillness. Let it remind you that while the price of salvation is immeasurable, it has already been paid. And that the only worthy response is to bring your heart—whole or broken—and lay it like petals at the foot of the cross.

Perfect for:

• Devotional reading

• Easter and Holy Week reflections

• Worship leaders and intercessors

• Those struggling with guilt, seeking grace

• Anyone longing for deeper intimacy with Christ

Grace is not earned. It is received.
Mercy is not deserved. It is poured out.
Come, and let these poems lead you to the Cross—
Where every petal laid becomes a song of redemption.