Saturday, September 7, 2024

A Gift from God

Everything we have, a gift from above,
In humility, we recognize His love.
Our abilities, our successes, all by His grace,
Not by our merit, but His holy embrace.

Comparing ourselves, a path to pride or despair,
Instead, let’s focus on the tasks we bear.
Unique callings, entrusted by His hand,
In His purpose, we firmly stand.

True discipleship, a journey through strife,
Embracing challenges, refining our life.
In sacrifice and hardship, our faith grows strong,
With Christ beside us, we journey along.

Faithful stewards of mysteries divine,
Serving diligently, in His light we shine.
God judges our faithfulness, not man’s view,
In His eyes, we remain true.

Living authentically, weaknesses we confess,
Relying on God’s strength, we are blessed.
Genuine relationships, a community’s heart,
In the church, we each play our part.

Seeking God’s approval, not human praise,
In honoring Him, we find our ways.
From pleasing people, our focus shifts,
To living for God, our spirits lift.
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.