Showing posts with label Do Righteous Deeds in Secret. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Do Righteous Deeds in Secret

"Do not let your left hand know what your right is doing."

In the quiet corners where no eyes can see, perform your deeds, let your kindness be free. No applause to seek, no praise to invite. In the hush of the secret, find your delight. The right hand gives, the left remains unaware, a silent dance of love, beyond compare. In the heart of the night or the light of the day, in secret we give, in secret we pray. The echo of goodness, silent and profound, in the whispers of the wind, its voice is found. Not for the world to see and applaud, but for the eyes of the One, our heavenly Lord. The reward awaits, not in this earthly sphere, but in the realm above, crystal clear. For the Father who sees in secret, knows, in the garden of the heart, a secret rose grows.

In the quiet of the night, in the break of the day, "Return to the Lord, your God," I hear a soft voice say. With a heart full of sorrow, with tears in our eyes, we return to the Lord, under the vast skies. With fasting and weeping, with a mournful song, to the Lord, our God, we truly belong. Rend not your garments, but your hearts instead, return to the Lord, by His love be led. So, return with your whole heart, let no part remain, in the love of the Lord, let us be born again. For gracious is He, relenting in punishment, in His divine presence, find your heart's content.

We are ambassadors for Christ, in this world, we roam, carrying His message, far away from home. In the name of Christ, we implore, open your hearts, let His love pour. Be reconciled to God, let go of strife, embrace His grace, welcome new life.. Through us, His appeal, in every word, every deed, in every seed we plant, in every soul we feed. We implore you, in Christ's name, let your heart mend, to God, your soul, let it ascend. For we are but vessels, in His grand design, through us, His divine love may shine. So, heed this call, let your spirit soar, be reconciled to God, forevermore.

A clean heart create for me, O God, in your divine workshop, under your nod. Wipe away my offenses, my sins erase. In the mirror of my soul, let me see your face. A steadfast spirit renew within me, like a sturdy oak, strong and free. In the storms of life, let me not sway, in your path, O God, let me stay. In your goodness, O God, show me the way, In the silence of the night, in the bustle of the day. With a heart that's clean, a spirit that's steady, for your divine guidance, O God, I'm ready. In the greatness of your compassion, let me find rest. In the journey of faith, let me be the best. A clean heart, a steadfast spirit, my plea, create in me, O God, a reflection of thee.
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.