Showing posts with label Galations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Galations. Show all posts

Monday, June 30, 2025

Let's not grow weary

Responding to Galations 6:1-16

Haiku for doing good


Seek restoration

of one who has fallen short;

be gentle with them.


Shoulder the burdens

of your sisters and brothers;

so fulfil love's law.


Assess your own work

honestly; comparisons

only lead to pride.


Sow to the Spirit

and that is where you shall reap,

life that's eternal.


Let's not grow weary

in standing for what is right.

We must not give up.


When chance comes your way

do good for all; specially

the fam'ly of faith.


Boast in Jesus' cross,

not in earthly signs; turn from

the grasp of the world


Take no notice of

physical signs; what matters

is new life in Christ.


If you get this right

you will be blessed with God's peace;

you'll be a blessing.


© Ken Rookes 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025

For freedom

 

Reflecting on Galations 5:1, 13-25


Haiku of life


That we might be free;

so Christ has set us free. Stand

firm; don't let it go.


Freedom's not doing

what you want; it is about

loving and serving.


All law is summed up

in the one commandment: love

neighbour as yourself.


The things you desire

are of flesh, not the Spirit.

The Spirit gives life.


All the bad stuff; strife,

envy, quarrels, drunkenness,

don't lead you to God.


Live in the Spirit;

you'll bear fruits of love, joy, peace,

patience and kindness.


Generosity,

faithfulness, self-control, these

go beyond mere law.


You belong to Christ.

The flesh must not hold you, let

the Spirit guide you.


© Ken Rookes 2025

Mercy for all

Haiku responding to Rom 11:1-2a, 29-32 Gentiles included now in God's new covenant; Hebrews missing out! Has God rejected ...