1/27/19 Through 2/2/19

1/27/19 Through 2/2/19

Sunday

For old enough to understand

We study well what God has planned.

Attractive as the faith might be,

It calls for dread humility.

The order and stability

Of those with faith appeals to me,

But not the thought of the unknown,

Or moving from my comfort zone.

With fear and longing intertwined,

Faith is not for weak, I find.

No room for those who store and save,

The realm of faith is meant for brave.

So if you will, then take the plunge,

And useless fear, from life, expunge.

Then find the grand stability,

That flows from true humility.

Monday

Entering the sanctuary,

Sheep or goat He did not carry.

But His precious blood divine,

He offers as the sacred wine.

Pleading mercy and forgiveness,

Freeing man from all his illness,

Perfect sacrifice was made,

Debt of all our sins was paid.

Tuesday

Stronger than the ties of blood,

Love abounds in lavish flood,

For those who do the Father's will,

And thus, the great command fulfill.

To do His will is such delight,

To watch His hand of love rewrite

The story in a better way,

That leads to light of endless day.

Wednesday

Break the path and clear the thorn.

Rocks be gone, this blessed morn.

Hoe and fertilize the ground,

So that which welcomes can be found.

A deep, and soft, and welcome earth,

Prepared to bring the seed to birth

That it may grow and richly bear

A harvest well beyond compare.

Thursday

The lamp stand is a fitting place

To put the light of truth and grace.

Not hidden, or just kept for one,

But giving light to everyone.

Don't say your gifts don't count for much.

The Beast would have you think as much.

But give, and then be given more,

And then, to greater depths explore.

His love is there to light the path,

And save us from the sinful wrath.

So all must use the gifts He gives

To prove to darkness that He lives!

Friday

To persevere, the word today,

Enduring troubles on the way,

But weakness causes me to sin,

Relying on just strength within.

His grace is key to understand

The wonders that our God has planned.

For grace will simply multiply

When troubles start to amplify.

The tiny seed of grace will grow,

And shelter little birds that know,

In weakness God is glorified,

And saves us from our sin of pride.

Saturday

Light of lights, light up my way,

Dispel the darkness of the day.

Salvation now my eyes have seen,

By prophets, long ago foreseen.

The day is here, the hour is now.

Our God has kept His holy vow.

Though many sorrows yet to come,

All darkness, He will overcome.