Post by MIRIAM JACOB on Jul 29, 2007 20:57:03 GMT -5
The Destitute Shall Become Rich
The way of the world
teaches mankind to rely
on himself and the
abilities he possesses.
Then the things that he has,
the accomplishments made,
become the story he
clings to and professes.
Yet, Jesus declares the
exact opposite must happen
for a soul to see their
need for Salvation.
For we must look at ourselves
and see spiritual poverty
so we can cry His name
in our desperation.
We truly have to come
to a place of repentance
by looking at the
sin-sick state of our souls.
And we have to see
Jesus as the only way,
to be ransomed and
truly made whole.
We have to know God
through a personal relationship
and know Him as the
Lord of each day.
And we must read His Word
as our handbook for life
to find peace and
know the right way.
For in turning our backs
on self-reliance and pride
we turn ourselves toward
mercy and grace.
Because it's only through humility
that we can see God
and seek out the
light of His face.
For the ones who become
destitute within their own eyes
can see Christ for
the redemption He gives.
And they shall inherit the
riches of His kingdom
finding grace for each
day that they live.
© Sheila Gosney
The way of the world
teaches mankind to rely
on himself and the
abilities he possesses.
Then the things that he has,
the accomplishments made,
become the story he
clings to and professes.
Yet, Jesus declares the
exact opposite must happen
for a soul to see their
need for Salvation.
For we must look at ourselves
and see spiritual poverty
so we can cry His name
in our desperation.
We truly have to come
to a place of repentance
by looking at the
sin-sick state of our souls.
And we have to see
Jesus as the only way,
to be ransomed and
truly made whole.
We have to know God
through a personal relationship
and know Him as the
Lord of each day.
And we must read His Word
as our handbook for life
to find peace and
know the right way.
For in turning our backs
on self-reliance and pride
we turn ourselves toward
mercy and grace.
Because it's only through humility
that we can see God
and seek out the
light of His face.
For the ones who become
destitute within their own eyes
can see Christ for
the redemption He gives.
And they shall inherit the
riches of His kingdom
finding grace for each
day that they live.
© Sheila Gosney