Sunday, August 11, 2024

Emulating Light

In shadows deep, we once did dwell, 
Lost souls adrift, our hearts rebel. 
But grace descended, pierced the night, 
Transformed our darkness into light.

We strive to mirror God’s embrace, 
His love, compassion, boundless grace. 
For sacrificial love we find, 
In Christ, who gave Himself for humankind.

Our words, our deeds, our every choice, 
Reflect His nature, lift our voice. 
Holiness our aim, compassion our guide, 
In selflessness, His love abides.

So let us shine, like stars above, 
Illuminate the world with love. 
Kindness sown, forgiveness sown, 
Our actions echo what we’ve known.

For in this dance of faith and strife, 
We shape our bond with the Divine. 
Emulating God’s own light, 
We honor Him in all our life.
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.