Boot-Lessons

Know our days upon earth
Our stewardship of time
All our talents and treasures
Belong to the Divine.

Temptation

And while God offers good
Temptation brings evil
Understanding our choice
Be His righteous people.

Taught by Trials

Therefore, welcome your trials
Your waiting, and suffering
Since God is perfecting
Become His fragrant offering.

God Allows What He Hates

God allows what He hates
To achieve what He loves
He permits man to sink
That men seek Him above.

Pouting or Praising?

Are we pouting, or praising
Is our attitude, right?
Are we thankless or thankful
When we’re out of sight?

Perspective

Man is driven by sin
So focused, enticed
Instead, see God’s perspective
Stay centered, on Christ.

Perspective and Attitude

Then, instead of the darkness
We rather, shine bright
In place of the evil
Share His truth and light.

Our Motives

Our motives so matter
To take, or to give
Self-serving, or God’s glory
For what do we live?

Lessons on Forgiveness

So, restoring relationships
In place of cancellation
No longer angry, resentful
God’s loving, transformation.

Learning to Wrestle

And who doesn’t strive
To achieve in our flesh
Instead, learn to wrestle
With God, till we’re blessed.