We spend time and money to look our best, but sometimes we need to spend some extra time working on our inward portrayal.  Our real beauty is Christ in us; His light we are asked to shine and His good news we are commissioned to share.

Flowers on a Page

Flowers on the page of a book may be pretty it is true,
But they are unable to be picked and given by you.
They smell like musty old paper or like ink;
With not a hint of the aroma of flowers red or pink.
An artist can capture a flowers beauty to pleasure the eye;
They can look very real and alive.
But they are just an image of the real thing,
A small amount of pleasure it can bring.
Some individuals are recognized as good.
Pleasing to look at but inner life is misunderstood.
Shallow, like flower on a page are flat and lifeless too,
They are unable to be picked or by God used.
The redeemed-life is new, alive, and whole;
With fresh aroma that proves a forgiven soul.
A fresh breath of air in a harsh dry land;
Picked and chosen and sent by the Creator’s hand.
A beautiful example of the One that died in their place;
They are at the foot of the Father because of His mercy and grace.
They are real, true believers in Jesus, God’s Son;
Fully dedicated to get God’s Work done.

Matthew 5:20
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees,
ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven