In the garden of scriptures, we wander, eyes alight,
Gravitating to blooms that please our sight,
Roses of comfort, lilies of peace, in radiant array,
Yet passing the thorns and nettles along the way.

We choose the path of least resistance, it’s true,
Drawn to what sparkles under the morning dew,
Ignoring the growth that comes from rain,
And the wisdom found in embracing pain.

But let your heart, your soul, lead the way,
Through both the night and the brightness of day,
For in every line of sacred text, there’s a lesson to find,
A balance of heart and challenge, intertwined.

Embrace the scriptures in their wholeness, let them guide,
Let them be the lamp by which your steps abide,
For in the challenge, there’s a beauty unseen,
A strength to be gained, a depth serene.

So, as you walk through life’s ever-changing tide,
Let your heart and soul, in faith, confide,
For every scripture, every line,
Holds a truth, both human and divine.

March 31, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop