Sunday, September 1, 2024

Transparent Hearts

 In all our dealings, let us be sincere, 
Transparent hearts, with motives clear. 
Living blamelessly, doing what’s right, 
In God’s pure love, we find our light.

Avoiding slander, harmful words we shun, 
Building trust and respect, one by one. 
With kindness and fairness, neighbors we treat, 
Reflecting God’s love, in every heartbeat.

No grudges held, no ill words spoken, 
Promoting peace, where bonds are broken. 
Honoring those who fear the Lord, 
Rejecting wickedness, in one accord.

Promises kept, even when tough, 
Reliability and faithfulness, more than enough. 
Avoiding greed, with justice in mind, 
Compassionate hearts, in God’s design.

No bribes taken, fairness we uphold, 
Integrity in community, pure as gold. 
Regularly we examine, actions and thoughts, 
Aligning with principles, that God has taught.
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.