We had a wonderful outdoor church service today.
God blessed us with the most perfect weather imaginable!
Only a few scattered puffy clouds over there.
He has spent hours weed-eating under those threes!
And we have a team of volunteers who mow the lawns.
Looks lovely, huh?
I didn’t take any photos til afterward
when all the chairs were put away and
only one couple remained
talking with Bob.
Rev. Steve Hundley delivered a great sermon
titled “”Peter Pride and Dana Defeated.”
He assured us the names were not gender specific!
If you’ve followed my blog for a while,
you know I take sermon notes in poetry as I listen.
I changed the title to “The story of Our Freedom.”
The story of our freedom
Is written on the Statue of Liberty.
We believe in that freedom, but
It can make captives of you and me.
We can be captivated by
Our need to be totally free.
Our need to be gregarious
Causes us to share with you our glee.
We strive (like Peter Pride) to be
At the top – – – the Number One.
But sometimes Peter Pride’s goals
Get in the way of following God’s Son.
We resist the role of Dana Defeated,
Who is a critic of her own.
She usually feels unworthy
And tries so hard she’s tired to the bone.
Jesus says to give Him your burdens.
He’ll put His yoke upon you
And help you carry your troubles.
Let Him take a pound or two.
Peter Pride sees life through self-effort.
He keeps religion in its place.
He knows Jesus has a point,
But you gotta work to stay in the race.
Peter doesn’t believe burdens are light.
He sees Dana Defeated as sad.
She walks humbly and asks for help,
But seldom looks contented or glad.
Peter found the glory of being on top
Often is overshadowed by loss.
Way up there, it’s sometimes lonely;
No one to help carry our cross.
Jesus said, “Come to Me, I’ll give you rest.”
He’s talking to Dana and Peter, both.
Life should not be a journey to death.
Instead, accept Jesus’ helpful yokes.
Jesus will provide the yoke for us.
He’ll join with us and help us carry
Our burdens of pride or defeat.
Let Him lift you – and be merry!
Amen!
Have a Wonderful Sunday, my friends.
See ya tomorrow.
Love ya,
JanBeek
Comments on: "The Story of Our Freedom" (8)
Beautiful
Thank you! <3
Such an apt sermon for the times
Yes, Derrick, I thought so, too. Thank you for reading and commenting. Have a Wonderful Week 👍🏽❤️🙏🏽
It’s so very true! Jesus will provide! He always has for me! I just need a good reminder like your beautiful poetic rendition of a great sermon every now and again. In times like these, with the sad state of things, with any glimpse of light, cheer and positivity being quickly overtaken by another dark cloud of evil, it’s easy to feel despair and hopelessness. Are these the end days for us? I refuse to think so. I will turn my eyes to the Lord and live in the light of His promises and grace. Thank you for your daily inspirations MomBee!
You’re welcome, Laina. Thank yo for your visit and wonderful, encouraging comment. We do all need to be reminded to look for the Light … believe in its existence, and trust in its promises. Bless you for turning yor eyes to the Lord. <3
Jan, thanks for sharing this Sunday worship message. Your ability to craft these thoughts into poetry is a gift. God’s peace!
Thank you for the compliment, Richard. I do accept this ability as a gift – and try to use and share it for God’s Glory <3