The Witness Calling

you are My Beacon
guiding hearts
lost among the
terrors of the night
back to My
safe harbor
you are My Icon
a living image of hope
midst souls
enslaved by deceptions
entangled in webs of despair
you are My Witness
called to embrace
My Cross to Love
as I Love
laying down your life
in a daily death-to-self to
bring My Light to a
world darkened by
empty promises of fulfillment
masked by pleasure's
self-centeredness
freely you have received
now freely give for
My children perish
in their sins
beguiled by bangles
of banality
ego's vapid
power-plays
conferring immortal death
speaking My Word
though ushering freedom
elicits anger and  resistance
from the evil one
seeking to impose
idolatry's beliefs of
worldly principles
proffering delusion in
costumes of
progressive sophistication 
resist him
firm in the faith
willingly embracing
temporal consequences
for Eternal Glory
hide not
your Love for Me
rather
be transparent
without apology
for when they see you
I desire they see Me
all the while knowing
your calling is
beyond your means
leading you to
surrender your spirit
to My Spirit
your heart...will...life
and yes...weakness to Me
then when you are offered
the opportunity to walk
the Via Dolorosa
by My side as
lambs bound together
you may stay strong
knowing that
My Kingdom within you is
untouchable by your
persecutor's misdeeds
even so 
My Love for them is as
My Love for you since
Salvation for all is My Goal
so let your heart rejoice
that you are
Perfectly Loved
Precious to Me and
Called each moment to be
My Beacon
My Icon
My Witness

Reflection/Discussion:

-What are the challenges you face in being a "witness"?
-Are there situations in which you "hide your love" for the Lord?
-If so, describe them.
-How can that change? Be specific.
-Describe your spiritual life?
-What can you do to improve it?
-What support can you get for your call to be a "witness"?