More Than Pecksniffian Narcissism

 

We are the clay the potter presses hard upon love's wheel

May we remember He sees more than how it makes us feel

Just as the Lord who looked beyond His Son at Calvary

Saw how loss on the cross would gain Ultimate Victory

After he has suffered,

he will see the light of life d 

and be satisfied

Isa.53:11

Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Jim Reeves

Lord, May Your Word be more than logic that I read but do not heed 

Oh, what a pity to be versed in knowledge without mercy’s creed 

And what a waste, if I but half-taste Your goodness and never see 

That it is You who heaps time’s table with love’s kind humility 

Lord, may your joy be more than clone of circumstantial confidence 

Oh, guard my mind from blinding decoys that can lure gullible glance 

And let the language of my mouth, the meditation of my heart 

Be purposed, conscious demonstrations of You in my inmost part 

Lord, let love be my greatest hunger and fulfillment synchronized 

May Thy divine denominator glorify You, undisguised 

When I am torn between the tug of Perfect Love and want’s design 

Lord, may I recognize Your hug and respond with ‘Thy will, not mine’ 

Lord, let my love be more than narcissism's canting avarice 

Oh God, forgive me when like Judas I betray you with a kiss

Then, when love suffers long, remind me how Paul and Silas replied

In chains at midnight praising and proclaiming You, Christ crucified

Lord, in Thy name I pray,

Amen

© Janet Martin

Paul's Message by the Spirit's Power
1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom 

as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 

2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you 

except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 

3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.…

1 Cor.2:1-3