See: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

                                                See

                                                To look only through

                                                our eyes can overwhelm

                                                at the day ahead

                                                feel burdened or tired

                                                before it begins

                                                gathers frustration

                                                as more is added.

                                                To look through Spirit’s view

                                                our hearts see

                                                a different perspective

                                                from calm and hope

                                                become strong in challenge

                                                grace carries us

                                                as His words take root.

Psalm 18:30, “As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.”

Reflection: Recognize: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions

1. What view gives you sight to rejoice in the Lord on the most difficult days?

2. How do you recognize when the darkness is seeping into your heart, pushing out trust?

3. How can we build words of foundation to repell the worry and weight of lies?

4. What focus helps you see with clarity?

Share: What word or hymn gave you trust most recently?

Recognize: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Philippians 3:1-2, “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil doers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.”

Recognize

How often do we not look out for, or recognize, the subtle evils—the ones that appear harmless yet can eat into our soul?

Then they whittle away at our gift to rejoice in the Lord, without our even realizing it until the darkness begins to take over.

Yet if we remember to look out through the Lord, He will enable us to step out into each day, each new possibility, with thanksgiving and hope and courage; instead of focusing on the weight ahead of us.

Lord, please strenthen us to keep our eyes, our hearts, and our words, centered on You.

Your thoughts,