1 Corinthians 10:17

What’s Real…

To remember the Lord God
across experiences,
in the bliss of greatest highs,
during the lulls and lows too,
and all the places between,
is but part of honest faith.

Giving praise and all glory
involves so much more than that,
a heart, mind, and soul willing
and free, receiving great Love,
breathing out in word and deed
that same Love without distance.

Taking and giving what’s Good,
sharing among the many,
knowing Christ in body, blood,
guiding light, for what is right,
showing care to all, for all,
with room to grow, not to shrink.

Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. – 1 Corinthians 10:17

The Bread of Life…

Breaking free of all that is clutter,
To step away can be a struggle.
More than noise and expectations,
Theories and persuasion.
Competing, always competing,
Ever disguising might as right.
What is it with this clutter,
Going round both day and night?

It can be hard and very trying,
To move beyond its reach,
Or to strive to rise above it.

Yet, sometimes a willing heart,
Into the wide and open air,
Is all it really takes.

Then, leaning back, to catch a glimpse,
And take a breath so deep,
It carries inner strength and peace.
Filled with hope and gentle wisdom,
It’s time to return to what was left behind.
Somehow, it’s all the same,
But also, very different.

Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. – 1 Cor 10:17