Thursday, April 19, 2012

HIdden in plain view

Ok, i hope this isn't overly corny...i realize it could be. But sit back, listen and see if there's a new tidbit here.

"Treasure hidden in plain view
Written clearly and valuable beyond words.
oh, you likely have this treasure on a table
or bookshelf- perhaps in pristine, untouched condition
it is the book of Proverbs.
How little we seek its counsel yet its truth
and practicality have stood
the test of time.
Our bookstores boast the "latest" drivel (ahem)
and trend-driven insights.
Here, by contrast, lies true Wisdom
and we devalue its ancient worth in our
panting lust for the "new".
Let us stop long enough to reconsider
that our LORD has ensured its preservation
through the ages,
for our blessing and our benefit.
written by the wisest man who ever lived,
let us mine these treasures with an open mind
and see if they do not transform us, indeed.
Your living Word, o LORD, never
fails its mission.

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