The Journey Beyond Words #595

The Journey Beyond Words In the dance of shadows and light, where words may falter, A truth emerges, stark and clear—each moment sculpted with purpose. Amid the storms, a beacon shines, unwavering, God and Christ, the lighthouses guiding through tempests. From tales of old, where betrayal wove its dark thread, Lessons bloom—actions and intentions must in harmony tread. Leaders preach, burdens teach, but hands rarely reach, A dichotomy of words and deeds, a silence in their speech. The Gospel, a call to the brave, to face the mirror of the soul, Challenges laid bare, the world's disdain, a toll. Yet, in betrayal's sharp embrace, a hidden grace is found, A path clears, from chains unbound, to where our true selves are crowned. Gratitude for the thorns, for through pain, life's beauty grows, In suffering's depth, the purest water of life flows. "Come," it whispers, to all who thirst, an eternal invite, To drink from wells unseen, basking in love's infinite light. Thus, we journey, words in tow, yet beyond them, we must live, With faith, hope, and love, our greatest gifts to give. In this voyage of contrasts, of trials and divine embrace, We find our truth, our authentic space, a state of grace. Written by Steven G. Lee (March 17, 2024)