Whispers of Grace #686

Whispers of Grace In life’s vast tapestry, we weave, With threads of humility, beliefs conceive. Forgetting oneself, a betrayal deep, A chasm within, where shadowed truths sleep. Amid storms, amid strife, We anchor to the essence of life. Steadfast, unyielding, through turmoil and gloom, In the core of our being, where true selves bloom. Cain’s voice, denial’s echo, a brother’s fate sealed, A duty forsaken, a keeper’s heart revealed. Yet on the cross, forgiveness found its voice, “Father, forgive them,” a plea, a choice. Love transcends, through pain, through loss, Teaching grace, a bridge to cross. Judas’ shadow, a specter of regret, A tale of betrayal, in sorrow, beset. His end, a warning, a sorrow to ingest, The cost of forsaking the light in our chest. But let these tales, these lessons of old, Guide us to live with hearts bold. To tread paths of humility, integrity’s way, To love, to forgive, each and every day. For in truth to ourselves, in kindness we share, We navigate life with grace, a soulful affair. Written by Steven G. Lee (March 27, 2024)