Friday, May 24, 2024

Yes or No

Let our yes echo true, our no stand firm, 
in the face of the world, we mustn't squirm.
Honesty and integrity, let us affirm, 
in our words and actions, let these terms.


In life's vast expanse, where challenges are rife, respect for God's laws, should be our guiding light. Scriptures teach us wisdom, a compass in our strife, to navigate the storm, with grace and insight. So let us walk with grace, hand in hand, upholding His teachings, in every land. For in wisdom and respect, we make our stand, in the shadow of His laws, under His command.

Mistakes we've made, yet His mercy never ends, He heals our wounds, our broken hearts He mends. The greatness of His love, a treasure to revere, for those who fear Him, His promises are clear. Strive we must, for His ideals so grand, to honor marital vows, as He did command. Yet, acknowledging our limits, on this earthly land, in His boundless love, we know He'll understand.

Divorce, not part of His plan, yet He understands, our human frailty, in life's shifting sands. His mercy is profound, His love expands, He holds us close, in His mighty hands. Material wealth, transitory and corruptible, its allure, oh so destructible. But spiritual riches, incorruptible, in its light, we are invincible.

Patience, oh virtue, in suffering be our guide, as a silent boat sails against the tide. Through trials and tribulations, we mustn't hide, with perseverance, let us stride. In the crucible of life, we often stand, enduring hardships, guided by God's hand. Trust in His plan, though the path may wind, in His divine wisdom, peace we find.

Transgressions cast far, as east is from the west, in His enduring love, we find our rest. Emulate His nature, compassionate and kind, in the pursuit of goodness, let our hearts be aligned. In the heart of the Divine, compassion resides, gracious and patient, in Him, our faith confides. Slow to anger, His love in abundance flows, ready to heal and forgive, that's the grace He bestows.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, forget not His deeds, His benefits are endless, like a garden full of seeds. So let us seek His forgiveness, in His love, let us bask, and remember His goodness, that's our most sacred task.
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.