Marcia's Poem of the Week 10.07.2022
Luke
18: 9-14 Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector
9. “Then Jesus told this
story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned
everyone else: 10. “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and
the other was a despised tax collector. 11. The Pharisee stood by himself and
prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other
people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax
collector! 12. I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ 13.
“But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to
heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be
merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ 14. I tell you, this sinner, not the
Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves
will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine.” 2 Corinthians 13:5
HUMBLE PRAYER Luke 18: 9-14
Your prayer can move a mountain,
And give a life a new start,
And refresh your inner fountain,
That'll fill your thirsty heart.
Your prayer brings living water,
That's refreshing and pure,
And gives a perfect helper,
That is steadfast and sure.
Your prayer's a way of living,
That makes the Lord pleased,
And it's a way of giving,
Where faith can be received.
It's through prayer that you grow,
And that you're able to see,
And that gives a direction to go,
One that will set you free.
Even in places that are dark,
When prayer is applied,
It will set the benchmark,
By which you are justified.
Your prayer will make you strong,
And through prayer you'll love,
Prayer sings the sweetest song,
In life and in God's ear above.
Marcia Riehle 2022
Poem of the week for my great grandsons, Jeremiah, Tobiah and Elijah
“...those who humble themselves will be exalted” Luke 18: 14B
Dear Jesus:
Help me to tell the truth of your Word,
And make it simple to understand,
And to touch each life with your love,
And the warmth of your hand.
Let each one see that Your their hope,
And that freedom comes from You,
So when they face the troubled world,
They'll know what You would do.
Help me to always lift You up,
And forget my selfish need,
Make of my life what You will,
So Your example I can be. AMEN
GG 2022
“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine.” 2 Corinthians 13:5
HUMBLE PRAYER Luke 18: 9-14
Your prayer can move a mountain,
And give a life a new start,
And refresh your inner fountain,
That'll fill your thirsty heart.
Your prayer brings living water,
That's refreshing and pure,
And gives a perfect helper,
That is steadfast and sure.
Your prayer's a way of living,
That makes the Lord pleased,
And it's a way of giving,
Where faith can be received.
It's through prayer that you grow,
And that you're able to see,
And that gives a direction to go,
One that will set you free.
Even in places that are dark,
When prayer is applied,
It will set the benchmark,
By which you are justified.
Your prayer will make you strong,
And through prayer you'll love,
Prayer sings the sweetest song,
In life and in God's ear above.
Marcia Riehle 2022
Poem of the week for my great grandsons, Jeremiah, Tobiah and Elijah
“...those who humble themselves will be exalted” Luke 18: 14B
Dear Jesus:
Help me to tell the truth of your Word,
And make it simple to understand,
And to touch each life with your love,
And the warmth of your hand.
Let each one see that Your their hope,
And that freedom comes from You,
So when they face the troubled world,
They'll know what You would do.
Help me to always lift You up,
And forget my selfish need,
Make of my life what You will,
So Your example I can be. AMEN
GG 2022
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