Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Humility Shining Bright

God opposes the proud, it's true, 
but gives grace to the humble, me and you.
In our walk with God, let's keep in sight, 
the value of humility, shining bright.


In the realm where divine paths intertwine, God's ways are not always aligned with thine. The world may equate greatness with power and gold, but in God's kingdom, a different story is told. True greatness comes from humility, from service, from grace, in God's kingdom, the last shall be first, the first shall find their place. 

If we humble ourselves, in God's sight, He will exalt us, to great height. This hope and encouragement, let it be, a reminder of God's reward, for you and me. Submission to God, a choice so wise, resisting the devil, our faith's high price. Drawing near to God, hands cleansed, hearts pure, humility before the Lord, our faith's cure.

In this world, we may find our place, but friendship with it, God's grace erase. Worldly pleasures, they may seem grand, but they're fleeting, like grains of sand. Conflicts arise, quarrels ignite, from worldly desires that take flight. Understanding this, we can see, the root of conflict, the enemy.

Strive we must, to be the light, in the world's ever looming night. Problems surround, they're part and parcel, yet from them, we mustn't always travel. Face them we should, with courage so bold, with faith in God, our hand He'll hold. Through trials and tribulations, come what may, our burdens on Him, we can lay.

Facing problems with courage, with faith in the Divine, not seeking escape, but letting His light shine. We cast our burdens on Him, in His strength, we trust, knowing He will sustain us, He is fair and just. Let us listen to His word, seek His wisdom, His light, apply it to our lives, let it guide our flight. Rely not on our understanding, but on His alone, for it is through His love and wisdom, our path is shown.

From laughter to mourning, joy to gloom, God will transform us, like a flower in bloom. So let us draw near, without any fear, for God's loving presence, is always near. He will sustain us, come rain or shine, in our relationship with the divine. What matters most, in this grand submission, is a heart filled with humble contrition.
Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. - Psalm 19:15

Prayer

What lies within this fragile heart that beats and bleeds and breaks apart. What secrets does it hold inside that I have tried so hard to hide. What dreams and hopes and fears and doubts that fill my mind and make me shout. What passions and desires and joys and pains that stir my soul and course my veins. What words and thoughts and feelings and deeds that shape my life and guide my needs. What truths and lies and rights and wrongs that form my voice and sing my songs. What is this heart that you can see that only you can set me free. What is this heart that I conceal that only you can make me reveal.