Sharing with the One who knows

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 28 Jan 2024
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

We see the outer side,
the smiling gaze,
reports of purchases
and holidays.

Concerns may all be locked
inside the ‘book’,
within the cover shut
so few can look.

Maybe a husband, mother,
a sister or a friend
may have a peep inside
to understand.

But only God sees all,
compassionate;
he understands, can help:
why obstinate?

Not wanting to own need,
confess and pray:
since all’s already known,
don’t hide away.
[IP: ‘The Book’s Cover’]

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Submitted by Nolan on

If someone else is reading your books it is also known as you say and no point in end, there is nothing for you to hide. Live so that you don't have secrets. It is easy to be honest, but very hard to live so that you can be honest. Things tend to compound better sort them out at the start.

What is whispered now in secret will be shouted from the rooftops, never mind the internet.

& Nolan

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, yes.Decieving leads to such complications. The Inspiration Point put out on Friday was 'The Cover of the Book' and I think they had in mind that people are sometimes judged by the 'outside' eg what they want others to see, as in a portrait on social media. But God knows us right through and so we can talk to him, seek him, knowing he knows all. 'Man looks at the outward apperance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' (1 Samuel 16:7) Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

exactly! Have a good week & Nolan

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

And are we all just an open book to the Devine - well said Rhiannon

Dougie Moody

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Dougie. It's good not to have to pretend or hide, and so share and be willing to ask help and pardon, eternal life and gracious, real friendship!