when we seek man's praises

When we are focused
our eyes from our Savior
when we seek man’s praises
praises in this life
We miss joy, fellowship
walking with our Savior
we fail to see our neighbors
as clay just like us
Seeking to stroke
egos, pride
failing to satisfy
our true needs deep inside
we are like the vessels
the tombs whitewashed
treasures in this life
yet we are truly lost

August 29, 2011
based on comments by
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima
August 26, 2011, on reading the following poems
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Seeking Praise of Men
Seeking praise of men
standing on this spot
bound to the dust
holding onto
treasures on earth
cleaving to that which rusts

August 26, 2011
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Missing God’s Praise
In seeking worldly treasure
praise here on earth
missing God’s praises
life in new birth

Longing for our credit
pride in our own hands
seeking the praise of others
standing on sinking sand

August 26, 2011
&
Both of these poems based on:
John 5:44
“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another,
and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
“Bible study with Jean Anocibar August 23, 2011
John 5:1-15
The Healing at the Pool
John 5:16-30
Life Through the Son
John 5:31-47
Testimonies about Jesus
&
John 10
the Good Shepherd
&
Jeremiah 18
the Potter’s House
&
Job
remaining humble

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