A Woman Reborn.

Where she would worry about her physical state -

Her health, her looks and a reputation that’s great,

Now she tends to her soul’s health

And through prayer she seeks spiritual wealth.

She is a woman reborn.

She used to hate her mistakes

Seeking to live a life devoid of heartbreaks

Now she welcomes her shortcomings

As an opportunity to perfect her failings.

She is a woman reborn.

A strong woman does not show her fear

But a woman reborn shows courage when facing her fears

She doesn't face her difficulties by the bravery on her face

But by her belief in God’s grace.

She is a woman reborn

Journeying into a future unknown

Trusting not in the firmness of her stride

But in the presence of God by her side

For she doesn't seek strength to finish the journey

But through finishing the journey, she seeks to gain strength.

©2014 Otiato Opali.

(This is a commissioned poem. I was asked to write it, it didn't 'occur' to me as my poetry usually does.)

Rich people and large amounts

What makes one great? Is it the fact that their deeds are great or is it because people think their deeds are great? Social Media has become a tool with which we can lie, boast or dream of how perfect our imperfect life is.  

Mark 12: 41-42

. . . many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.

The Poor Servant of God

He who seeks to keep his wealth shall lose it

But he who loses it for the sake of the Servant of God

Verily verily I say unto you

Shall save it.

Didn't our Lord wash his disciples feet

And teach that the master should wash the Servant?

So who am I,

Humble Servant of our Lord -

Who am I,

Your dedicated Servant -

To say nay when you come forth to wash my feet?

For if foxes have dens

And birds have nests

But the Servant of God has no place to lay his head

How in God’s name shall the gospel be spread?

I am but a poor Servant of God

And if you want to be complete

Go and sell all your possessions

And give it to the poor,

The poor servant of God.

And Thou shall have treasure in heaven.

©2013 Otiato Opali