Seek Ye First: Flashlight In the Dark

Once upon a time, I believed that earthly men held felicity keys Myriad of joy one special someone would woo me to rely on But soft whispers serendipitous of grace, I heard with ease Steep in thought, I surely had reached zenith of my reflections. At times I lived and breathe guilt. Passage of my life held stripes Alone before inner mirror, my muse hushed, as I turned within Sensing some celestial being so near, it cast light on daylight I saw that putting earthly man before my Creator was a sin. All I'd ever known: dread, toil, woe, they all turned symphony Tranquility saturated my soul as I reached for my telephone Hugged my new found thought; epitome of gift above any Then in dulcet tone, I asked for the nearest SDA church to my home. Enraptured Sabbath was a day away, I breathe that spring, anew For "Seek Ye First..." resonated, and "No Man Cometh..." coalesce I would take Him at His promises; but Jesus, to me, was Catalyst overdue Tears cascaded sans shame; blessings began to flow as though a test. I called down South to family, and shared epiphany I've had I would yield, volunteer, give thanks and life praises to my God I shredded fear and found fresh spark that made me glad My life became a constant advent season, as I look up to God. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33) "No man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6) (Entry for Olive Eloisa Guillermo's 14-20 lines poetry contest: 'I am Not Ashamed of The Gospel)