Grace in the Shadows #1609

Grace in the Shadows (Compassion for the Marginalized: Reflecting Christ through Grace and Service) In the shadow of the prison bars, Where hope seems lost and filled with scars, There lies a truth both bold and bright, A call to show compassion's light. For Jesus walks where outcasts tread, In every tear, in every dread, He whispers through the walls of pain, "I am with you, in every chain." To those who dwell in darkened halls, Who've stumbled, broken by their falls, He offers grace, a healing balm, A peace that soothes, a gentle calm. "I tell you, what you've done for these, For those who suffer, lost at seas, You've done for Me," He softly speaks, In every act, His presence seeks. When kindness flows from heart to hand, And love becomes a guiding stand, We mirror Christ in every deed, In serving those, His voice we heed. So let us find in every face, A chance to show redeeming grace, For in the least, the lost, the lone, We serve our King, His love is shown. With every step of mercy’s pace, We glimpse the Savior's tender face, In every soul, His image lies, Reflecting Christ through caring eyes. Remember those in chains today, And let compassion lead our way, For in the acts of love we give, We find the life in Him to live. Written by Steven G. Lee (June 1, 2024)