Beyond Belief: A Journey Through the Narrow Gate #364

Beyond Belief: A Journey Through the Narrow Gate In the realm of life's vast expanse, Where creeds and beliefs in abundance dance, A deeper truth lies quietly in wait, Beyond the creed, a living state. For faith, not in words, but in essence pure, On the cross we bear, reveals the cure. Many champion beliefs, yet miss the sight Of God, the living, in radiant light. "He is not the God of the dead, but of the living," A call to awaken, to see beyond deceiving. From Isaiah to John, the message clear, In God's eyes, all of us are dear. The material world, with its silent claim, Urges us to remember life's true aim. To own less, to be owned by none, In simplicity, true freedom is won. Alert and peaceful, our minds must stay, Learning from life, in every way. From mistakes, from those we meet, In every defeat, and in every feat. "Enter by the narrow gate," a path less known, Where challenges and beauty are shown. For wide is the road to destruction's night, But narrow the way to life's true light. This journey of faith, of seeing anew, Calls us to live, to love, to pursue. Beyond belief, in a realm so vast, Embracing a faith that will ever last. So let's walk together, with hearts wide open, Through the narrow gate, our path unbroken. In friendship, in love, in grace divine, Beyond belief, let our lights shine. Written by Steven G. Lee (February 21, 2024)