The Fear of God

To fear God is to not laugh at his creation
To not bluff about the treasures of goodness
To fear God is to be helpful to the abandoned
To feed our soul through sharing and forgiveness

To fear God is to know he hears every intention
To always say what we mean and unthink ill-will
To fear God is to render goodwill out of conviction
To always do unto others at no price but free will

To fear God is to see the whole world in his hand
To fear God is not to tremble to the storms and thunder
To fear God is to know the universe bows at his command
To fear God is to trust in a faintly whispered prayer

To fear God is to guard his existence from dubiety
To borrow the generosity of his earth and to owe him our love
To see the limitless of the universe as a just fraction of his deity
To be aware of no other form of life than one from above
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Carber Avatar
March 29, 2020 at 1:11 PM
Most people, believers and atheists alike, have trouble understanding what the Bible meant by the fear of God is the start of wisdom-- you've expressed it in multiple metaphors better than any preacher I've heard-- I love the last line of the 3rd stanza!
Mweetwa Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 11:27 AM
Thanks L.J. for the very kind words!
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March 29, 2020 at 12:36 PM
Well said Michelo..
Mweetwa Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 11:27 AM
I am humbled.
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