Monday, September 9, 2024

Sin’s Ripple

Sin should not be taken lightly,
Its shadow spreads, affecting all,
A humble heart, contrite and rightly,
Seeks God’s forgiveness when we fall.

A small sin can taint the whole,
A community’s peace, it can disrupt,
But discipline, fair and whole,
Restores the sinner, lifts them up.

Regardless of one’s status high,
Discipline must be applied,
In love, it aims to rectify,
And bring the lost back to God’s side.

In difficult times, we seek His grace,
Rely on God’s guidance, pure and true,
Trust His plan, His healing embrace,
For spiritual growth, for me and you.

Trust in His timing, His divine will,
Even when the path seems unclear,
For in His purpose, we find still,
A way to grow, to persevere.

Let us follow Jesus’ way,
Live holy lives, reflect His light,
Set examples every day,
In God’s love, we find our might.

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.