Solid: 1 John: Prayers and Poetry

                Solid 

                Commandments given so many

                centuries ago still hold a

                foundation of solid words,

                forever truths.

                Darkness continues to attack twisting

                deceit into false perspectives.

                Yet truth commandments still guide

                our walk step by step.

                Externally and internally His light

                exposes lies and brings truth into action.

                Commandments an ongoing gift of mercy

                covered with wisdom and grace.

Psalm 27:9: "Do not hide Thy face from me, Do not turn Thy servant away in anger; Thou hast been my help; Do not abandon me or forsake me, O God of my salvation."

                

Reflection: Grounded: 1 John: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions

        1. What is your first reaction to any commandment, even from the Lord? 

        2. Do you perceive it as a blessing or a conflict in your daily life? Why?

        3. How do His words of light open your attitudes and actions to navigate through darkness?

Share: When have you received His truth in action by a commandment He gave you?

Grounded: 1 John: Prayers and Poetry

Reading: 1st John 2:7-8: "Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard. On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining."

Grounded

Are You reminding us Lord, that attitudes and actions in darkness and light each bring a different perspective and insight?

That we need to pause and listen before acting?

We so need to see only through Your light and not our darkness--no matter how real externally and internally words affect us.

Please keep us grounded in Your Words only--in all situations.

Your truth in action.

Your thoughts,