Saturday, June 1, 2024

Ephemeral Joys

Ephemeral joys, like a sunset's glow,
Fleeting and brief, yet they set hearts aflow.
A child's laughter, pure and bright,
A starry sky on a quiet night.


In a world where pleasures are but fleeting light, true satisfaction in God takes flight. Amidst the ephemeral joys that ebb and flow, God's love, a constant stream, does ceaselessly glow. The scent of rain on a summer's day, a kind word that can light the way. These fleeting moments, though they pass, leave their imprint, in heart's glass.

So let's cherish these transient delights, for they are what makes life's beautiful sights.Though ephemeral, their memory stays, lighting our lives in the simplest ways. Under heaven's shelf, God's love shines brighter, better than life itself. The supreme value of His love, so divine, invites us to cherish, in His grace to recline. Prioritize our bond with God, above all else, in His presence, let every heart pulse. 

A deep desire for God, let it be our guide, in our lives, let His spirit reside. Seek Him earnestly, seek Him consistently, in every moment, in every memory. Regardless of circumstances, in joy or in strife, to worship the Lord, commit our life. A lifestyle of praise, of gratitude to God, walking humbly, under His loving rod. In every breath, in every beat, let our lives His praises repeat.

In the realm where divine wisdom stands, true authority is not shaped by human hands. Not from applause, nor from mortal recognition, but from God, springs the genuine commission. Beware the danger, the human opinion's might, that obscures the truth, dims the divine light. As followers of Christ, in His path, we tread, fear God more than man, so the scriptures said.

In the face of questions, complex and grand, wisdom is the staff we hold in our hand. Thoughtful and wise, let our responses be, reflecting His love, for the world to see. Open and receptive to God's work, we remain, even when it challenges, even when it brings pain. Understanding may falter, expectations might sway, yet in His divine plan, we find our way.

In challenging situations, in trials unforeseen, remember His teachings, keep your spirit clean. For in every moment, in every situation, we are guided by His love, His divine creation. Vigilant we must be, aware and wise, against false teachings that in shadows rise. Extend mercy to those who lose their way, in faith's struggle, be their brightening ray.
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.