Thursday, June 6, 2024

Essence of Life

Now is the time to open our eyes, to truly see,
To do good, to love our neighbors, to simply be.
In need or in plenty, in joy or in strife,
We commit to giving, such is the essence of life.


Charity, a gift, to those who need it most, a testament of love, from coast to coast. Approach faith with sincerity, let learning be your yearn, for spiritual growth is a journey, at every twist and turn. Let our faith be genuine, pleasing God above, not for show or vanity, but for unconditional love. In the grand tapestry of life, let these words be our theme, to love God and our neighbors, to live this dream.

In the heart's sacred chamber, a commandment is etched, to love God with all our might, a bond that's never stretched. With heart, soul, and strength, we strive to comply, under the watchful gaze of the Almighty in the sky. The second greatest commandment, a mirror of the first, to love our neighbor as ourselves, quenching their thirst. These commandments, intertwined, a divine thread, show our faithfulness to God, on this path we tread.

In the walk of faith, humility we wear, God guides the humble, His teachings they bear. In His wisdom and justice, we find our trust, acknowledging His guidance, follow we must. His character of goodness, a beacon so bright, in the darkest of times, it's our guiding light. Greater than ours, His wisdom does shine, in His perfect timing, everything aligns.

Faithful to God, we vow to remain, in His steadfast love, there's nothing to feign. His faithfulness, a promise so divine, patiently we wait, for His perfect time. Focus on what's important, let your heart be God's rod, avoid pointless arguments, that lead us away from God. Beware of irreverent babble, and quarrels about words, for they lead to ungodliness, like untamed herds.

With God's Word in our hearts, and truth in our hand, we teach with accuracy, across every land. Rightly handling His word, a task so divine, in the light of His wisdom, we continue to shine.

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.