Outward Display

What are you doing with what I have given you?
Why don’t you stop for a moment and review?

Go ahead, stop, and take a moment to peer.
Have you been with me, have you been sincere?

Every blessing given to you has been for a reason.
So that you would bear good fruit in due season.

Don’t value that which will disappear.
Don’t rely on that which is unclear.
Don’t hold insignificant things so dear.

Rather, all material gains, should be ignored.

For, in Christ, there is not a single thing we can’t afford.
It’s His approval, we should seek, and His reward.

In which direction are you walking toward?
Oh, please, don’t gather up all you can so you can hoard.
Turn to me now and be restored!

Don’t reason with me, do not debate!
You know full well, what I love, and what I hate!

Only few will enter through the narrow gate.
So, I ask you now, what will you choose to be your fate?
Will you do what honors Me or what I hate?

Don’t you know my love for you is oh, so great?
Don’t lose heart my child, I beckon you to me, it’s not too late.

Make your heart right before me, don’t be untrue.
Ask me for help, that’s all you need to do.
Remember child, I make all things new!

I ask again. “What are you doing with what I have given you?”

Be wise; don’t get lost in this world’s pursuits.
If you do, remember you will reap this worlds fruits.

I am not interested in your outward display!!

If you are not careful, it’s Me you might betray.
When I ask an account of you, what will you say?

Continually, turn back to me, it’s a battle so don’t be foolish, don’t be led astray.
Set your heart right, do it now, don’t delay.

Thank you Lord, that I have your word as guarantee.
Let me stand firm therefore, on your decree.

Mend my heart Lord, clean it, purify it, and rid it of all debris.
Father God, make my heart right before Thee.

You have spoken to my heart Lord, and your message I will convey.
What the world has to offer, will always our hearts betray.

Oh lord, let me see this as clear as day.
And hear me now Lord, please hear what I long to say.

I know for certain that I am always in your care.
Oh Father, with your love, what can compare?

So my love for you Lord, today I will declare.

Remind me Lord that it is in your inheritance, I share.
Let me never forget, if I have you I am a millionaire.

For there wasn’t a single thing for me, you did not spare.
Not even you’re Son, through whom I am now an heir!


Oh Lord, thank you for your love and mercy!
Ana Cecilia Petersen