\u201cFear of the Lord\u201d (#27)<\/p>\n
Thus commands the Lord God on High
\nWith words that echo like thunder in the sky:
\n\u201cMy children, though I am your comfort and safety,
\nYou must understand that you must fear Me.
\nNot as the idolaters fear a tyrant\u2019s foul blow,
\nBut as children fear the father that they know.
\nI am both merciful and just; love and anger each have their place
\nIn my plan-I discipline even those that I most closely embrace.
\nI ask that you, those for whom my Son\u2019s blood was shed,
\nWould prepare your hearts every morning and before bed.
\nRemember that, if you love me, my commands you will obey,
\nFor there are those whom evil directs like in a chess play.
\nHow will they know Me as God if they see my children disobey
\nMy commands by living opposite of Christ and refusing to pray
\nTo the Ruler of all? I implore you, my children, live as I have said,
\nAs my only Son did when the physical life He led.
\nSo love me, my children, but respect me as well;
\nFor therein lies the concept that will faith propel:
\nI am your Father, in more ways than one;
\nI am ever-caring, but justice must also be done.
\nSo walk in the narrow path, oh followers of God,
\nLive in the freedom and fear of the God to whom you bring laud.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cFear of the Lord\u201d (#27) Thus commands the Lord God on High With words that echo like thunder in the sky: \u201cMy children, though I am your comfort and safety, You must understand that you must fear Me. Not as the idolaters fear a tyrant\u2019s foul blow, But as children fear the father that they … Continue reading Poem #27<\/span>