Friday, September 13, 2024

With Purpose and Grace

We should live our lives with clear goals and direction,
Focusing on what truly matters, with heartfelt affection.
Avoiding aimlessness, pursuing spiritual goals with might,
Determined and steadfast, walking in the light.

Discipline and self-control, our guiding stars,
Our mission essential, not optional, by far.
Embracing responsibilities with urgency and care,
With dedication and understanding, we fulfill our prayer.

Reflecting Christ’s example, in servanthood we find,
Giving priority to others, with a humble mind.
Meeting people where they are, in their context and need,
Sharing the gospel effectively, planting love’s seed.

With purpose and grace, let our lives be a reflection,
Of Christ’s love and servanthood, in every direction.
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.