Serving As the Lord Serves Us
by Michael Doyle

God's wrath is at Satan's snare;
Seeking to keep evil at bay and fair.
The path forward for humanity
Is best walked with modest humility.

Across the level ground under the cross,
We keep aware of Christ's loss.
In doing as He did, He gave us salvation,
Ensuring us our heavenly destination. 

Building mankind's bridge with mystery,
It's simply a matter of theological history.
First, the Jews, then, the Gentiles received an open-door
So that the world might live for a little more.

Our rebellious nature draws us apart and keeps us down,
Until we repent and grow into the victor's crown.
A remnant remains willing to receive God's love,
It is this acceptance that brings us to Heaven above.

So often, we get it wrong and God makes it right,
Removing the darkest traces by His holy light.
His winds sail us across Jesus's beautiful sea,
Bringing us to the harbor of His sweet victory.

Those who live under Christ are blessed beyond measure,
Knowing holiness as our best and greatest treasure.
The roots of God support the branch3es of humanity,
Nourishing us as we serve Him in our humility.

It is God who provides us with His providence.
By His grace, it is ours to receive His abundance.
It is God's good ability that gives us the capability
To move beyond our earthbound infirmities.

Each day we wake up to new sets of opportunities,
We need only look out for all that we might be.
These are the gifts from God by which we serve,
And become His ambassadors the world deserves.

It is ours to seek out their rightful application,
And to serve ceaselessly in our faithful dedication.
Giving to the world as God has made us each malleable,
We are to live love as best that we are capable. 

We live in a world of brokenness
Forging our words of praise in our outspokenness.
We must each do our best to serve as examples
Of what God's love is and demonstrate it as being ample.

We are not better than, but instead, better for.
Always inviting others to know God's love is pure.
Not acting in blatant ignorance or living in pride,
But keeping mindful of the living God inside. 

Works of righteousness come from God alone
If we boast pridefully, we'll need to atone.
Ego is known to edge God out and is not the way.
God encourages us to walk humbly in this way.

A head full of knowledge without a heart's love
Unwittingly detracts others' eyes from Heaven above.
In all that we do, we need to learn to walk humbly,
Setting God's example, and doing so gently. 

(c) June 1, 2025   Michael Doyle
All Rights Reserved