I needed to remind myself. It is not conformity or popularity I seek. The cross and the center of His will can be a very lonely place. No man is an island. Thomas Merton you had it right. The island is where I find myself. Trying to guard my heart. My tongue. I surrender every day. Praying it sticks.
Learning to
Not repay
Disrespect
With the
The like
Living out
The commandments
Gets harder
By the day
The entitlement
Of man
Seems to increase
With each dollar
Of added wealth
A wrong
Multiplied
By another
Whether justified
Leaves one
No better
Than the perpetrator
Love me enough
To give it
Away freely
It’s interesting you wrote, “ It is not conformity or popularity I seek”
ReplyDeleteI just was talking about that when it comes to my blog. As I talk more about God in my life I lose readers and do not gain followers. I get mean comments that I delete. I won’t stop. Must be the things I am writing about. I won’t conform.
Keep on keeping on.
It is amazing how I feel these elections have seemed to divide us more than ever, praying that peace and common courtesy will find it's place in our country and world once again.
ReplyDeleteJust keep being you and you can't go wrong!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week.
ReplyDeleteBeing yourself is the prettiest thing you can be as those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
ReplyDeleteNice words, being you is perfect!
ReplyDeleteKeeping our focus on Jesus should guide every one of our days. Who cares what others say to us or about us? We are God's children. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGracias .
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Wishing you a good Monday!
ReplyDeleteFazia tempo não te lia! Foi bom! abraços, chica
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery well said. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day and week, Regine. ♥
You worded that very well. We just have to please God and make Him pleased with us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
This is very insightful and also very intense. I hope you are OK.
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Dear RS,
ReplyDeleteyou are not alone in your longing to find meaning and goodness in the midst of injustice.
Greetings!
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Amen
ReplyDeleteLovely words coming from your heart.
ReplyDeleteGreat words, Amen
ReplyDeleteI love the sentiment behind these words. I feel your angst and want to obey God as well. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWise words and a good path to follow.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings