Serving God in Christ Jesus #2251

Serving God in Christ Jesus In the heart of love, our journey starts, To serve our God with all our hearts. "Love the Lord with all your might," In this command, we find our light. But love does not end at Heaven's door, It extends to neighbors, rich and poor. "Love thy neighbor as thyself," A sacred call, our spiritual wealth. In each face we see on life's wide street, Act as if God in them we meet. For words alone can never suffice, Without true love, they fall to vice. Hypocrisy is a mask we wear, When actions and words don't pair. Manipulation's cunning art, Strays far from a pure, loving heart. Daily, let us serve and give, In kindness, let our spirits live. For in the care we show each day, We honor God in every way. As we tend to our own needs, Let us also plant good seeds. In our neighbor’s life, let kindness grow, For in their joy, God's love will show. Serving God and neighbor, hand in hand, Creates a world where love can stand. In Christ Jesus, our hearts align, In loving service, we truly shine. -Steven G. Lee (July 8, 2024)