The Way

one
there is only
One Way to
Eternal Union-
Holiness unbridled-
that Way is
death to self and

Life in Christ...
born into slavery to
ego's enthronement
we are sold out to
have our own way in life
self-will our idol
pride demands its
recognition often in
secret machinations
hidden even from ourselves
sometimes donning
professions of
heavenly desires- the
twisted deception of a
blinded human nature-
only Grace- received by

Our Savior's Gift-
reveals the Truth and
peals back the veil of
sin's deep wounding
only Grace enables us to
admit our inability to
overcome its twisted
tentacles entwining

layers of deception as to 

our dire need of rescue...

only Grace
received through Mercy
loosens the hold of
self-reliance cemented by
addictions to the false
security of transitory
tangible titles
personality
wealth
reputation
worldly pleasures
sometimes even
ministry
anything but
Jesus Himself

only Grace 

can pry our fingers off the
death grip on 
being-in-control to
being-willing-to-obey 

that He- not we- may 

be Glorified...that

we can now
seek Him alone
let go of this life-

so precious to us

for the Pearl of 

Great Price

leaving behind our

former selves
so restless by natlure-
to find Rest in
God Alone and so
the template of Calvary
becomes our
pattern of Surrender
"not My will but
Thine be done"
this can only be a
work of Grace
and a work in progress
a process of sanctification-

letting go and putting on

through trials / tribulations-

undertaken in weakness
recognizing that the
battle is within while
learning to depend on a
Power beyond our strength to

lay down our lives...
give ourselves away...
serve the other...
wash feet with His Love
by Grace Alone
day by day
come what may-
The Way to 

Everlasting Life...

Reflection/Discussion:

-How does the poem describe "The Way"?
-What was most meaningful about "The Way" to you?
-Where are you along "The Way"?
-What areas in your life are you trying to control?

-How do trials / tribulations sanctify us? Describe your experience.
-What are the areas in your life in which you experience your weakness?
-What is the Lord saying to you now? 
-Where can you get support to live out your Faith?