Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Holistic Righteousness

In the garden of our hearts, seeds of faith we sow, 
Tending to the herbs of duty, meticulous and slow. 
But Jesus whispers wisdom, a truth profound and clear, 
“Justice, mercy, love—these are what truly matter here.”

Justice, like a river, flows through every deed, 
Treating others fairly, meeting their every need. 
Mercy, like a gentle rain, softens hardened ground, 
Compassion blooms in kindness, where love is found.

Faith, a sturdy oak, roots deep within our soul, 
Trusting God’s unseen hand, making broken hearts whole. 
And as we cultivate this garden, tending to each part, 
We find a holistic righteousness—a masterpiece of heart.

So let us not forget, amidst the rules we keep, 
To nurture love’s sweet blossoms, where grace runs deep. 
For in the grand design of faith, compassion, and grace, 
We find communion with our Maker—a sacred, boundless space.

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.