The Call to Truth and Repentance #2235

The Call to Truth and Repentance Why do you call Me good? He asked, No one is good, but God alone, A question that reveals the masks, A truth that strikes to the bone. In the theater of life, we play our part, Draped in robes of righteous hue, But deep within, a silent heart, Knows the shadows, knows what's true. We can fool the world with deeds well-spun, Our virtue a noble guise, Yet the conscience, given by the Son, Whispers truths that never lie. God, the source of life and spirit, Calls us to the light, To turn from falsehood, to be honest, To seek the path of right. Together let us journey, In the mirror of His grace, To repent and find the courage, To see our true face. For in this shared pursuit of truth, Our hearts find peace at last, In the light of God's goodness, Our shadows are surpassed. So let us pray for strength today, To live in truth and light, To embrace the peace of God's own way, And walk in faith and might. -Steven G. Lee (July 6, 2024)