We start by understanding that there is Truth.
We see our sin and realize God is our only hope.
We encounter him and find joy.
We find a small circle of others like us and settle into comfort.
We feel good about us.
We forget our sin and unworthiness;
We forget God wants us to wash feet,
Carry a cross,
Follow in his steps.
We feel good about us.
We see others’ sins, but not their wounds, their needs.
We look hard at their sins;
We forget our own.
Our little circle is snug.
We feel good about us.
Excerpted from Restoring the Shattered. Nancy E. Head’s Restoring the Shattered is out in paperback! Get your copy here!
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How very true your words Ms. Nancy. Too many of us seem content to hide within our little shells and look to only care for ourselves. That is contrary to everything Christ’s life and God’s Word teaches us. Well done author!
Thank you, JD. May we follow Him more closely showing the love He shows us. God bless!
Our little circle can be snug and smug. May the Lord forgive us of both, freeing us to see the wounds and needs of others.
Amen. May He open our eyes to see His truth. Thanks, Joanna, and God bless!
“Snug and smug.” Well put, Joanne.
Thank you, Ann. God bless!
We find our joy in Him–it’s the only way. Thank you for this lovely poem, Nancy.
Thank you, Katherine. God bless!
Yes, when things are going well, we tend to forget the One who we need the most. Thank you for this inspirational piece.
We do, indeed. May we always remember the grace He’s shown us. Thank you, Melissa. God bless!
Sadly, this happens so easily. Everyone gets set in the daily routine, the known friends, and the familiar way of worshiping. Soon, we find we’re just exactly as you have described. You have a keen view, Nancy.
Thank you, Melinda. I’ve been in the crowd too. May God show us how to walk well. God bless!
Wow, that truth hurts. We grow too comfortable in our faith and forget all the things we are called to do. Thanks Nancy
This is such a fitting and succinct warning about complacency. We can easily get comfortable and forget our mission. Thank you!
Thank you, Annie. God bless! May we always remember the mission.
SO good. You are right… when we get comfortable, we often forget our responsibility. Our job (sharing the Gospel, drawing others to Christ) is far more important than our feelings.
Amen, Jessica. Thanks and God bless!
Ouch! This is, sadly, true for many of us. That’s good because we need to get outside of ourselves to see the bigger picture that it’s not all about us!
So true, Lisa. Thanks and God bless!
Wow, so powerful and true, Nancy. “We feel good about us” is one of the biggest deceptions of the enemy.
It’s so easy to slide into the comfort of this lie. Thanks, Karen. God bless!