Course: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

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                                                Knowing what we are put

                                                here for some things--sometimes

                                                eludes us when

                                                struggles overwhelm or

                                                disguise any insight.

                                                Paul knew his course—

                                                defend the gospel.

                                                Confidence came from

                                                the Holy Spirit.

                                                Kneeling within our soul,

                                                heart, thoughts,

                                                opens our lives to a hope

                                                that never lets go

                                                whether we know or not.

                                                Perhaps enough to

belong.

Psalm 18:7: “Then the earth shook and quaked; And the foundations of the mountains were trembling. And were shaken because He was angry.”

Reflection: Path: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions

1. How often do we wonder why we are doing what we do, or what is the purpose?

2. What can help us overcome a dry heart, or find courage to see it through?

3. What warnings can we watch for to see if we are drifting from goodwill?

4. What word from Scripture, or the Spirit, enables us to continue when we stagger?

Share: What most recent thought or word has given you courage?

Path: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Philippians 1:15-16, “Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.”

Path

Too often we need forgiveness for the many times we share Scripture words for our own purpose or status or by rote. Or remain silent. Especially as He have given us His truth, His words, to share from His message of life.

He gifts us each through abilities of prayer, or speech, writing, teaching, sharing, art, music, and so many other ways to communicate His love in action.

Still we often struggle to know what exactly we are here to do—this place—this day—with this person. And ignore. And feel we are wasting the precious life we have been given each new day.

Lord, please remind us, and show us, how to seek purpose from within our hearts to go outward—led by Your Spirit. With humility, good will, love, and courage.

Your thoughts,