Kim Van Breda Poet Couplet

Visibly Low

VISIBLY LOW

When we fight in our own strength- God pulls out the rug
 In human pride to be glorified- acting independent-- smug

We may well be on His side—yet still in conflict with Him
Ironically give all that we have—strive to His every whim

Want vigour to glorify His name—ourselves take credit
 Inadequate egotistic weak efforts— bring Him the merit

What of Faith and pure motives—pleasing His purpose?
Independently following good works— wisdom surface

Worthy attempts earning honour alone— do not glorify
Incandescent submission to His power—display & clarify

Withholding permitting Him take the lead— battles to win
Instilling visibly low to His visible high--comes peace within

  Inspired by (Judges 7)



© September 2013—Kim van Breda

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David Fisher October 1, 2013 at 5:55 AM This is a wonderful couplet. I'm a couplet fan. I agree that It is so hard to give in to god's ways even though it is to everyone's benefit.

Poet Tacito September 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM Strong & deep in its reflections. Though I am Agnostic, I still respect the positive nature of this religious/spritiual perspective. It's very vital to the fabric of our identity. Kim Van Breda September 27, 2013 at 12:40 PM Thanks Drake... I do not be believe in 'religion' either, but have a very powerful relationship with God and His son Jesus-- they inspire me to write a lot of my pieces as you have seen :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2013 at 5:58 AM - Always on the search for the perfect ..... a lovely poem Kim. - Hope you are doing fine. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Don Johnson September 27, 2013 at 4:39 AM interesting concept here, is it my right to interfere:} Lord God full of might, can i be left hand or the right, methinks that i'm sincere? but me im not too bright::{ a sigh may yet appear....