Thursday, March 05, 2015

Imperfect Idols – v2

Setting up our neighbors
upon pedestals
those just like us;
seeking their praises
when they are but dust

Imperfect idols
not worthy of acceptance
our attention;
needing to focus
on the treasure that lasts

They, like us,
are not perfect;
imperfect vessels
prone to chip
to break, to rust

If we seek them
praises here on earth;
becoming empty
becoming broken
poured out of love

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edited March 5, 2015
Imperfect Idols – v2

August 29, 2011
Imperfect Idols
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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