be completely humble -
pomp and circumstance are not eternal
self-righteousness will not set you free
be completely humble -
the Spirit's fruit are the sweetest of bittersweet
the Spirit's discipline is the gentlest rebuke
be completely humble -
the world will say build walls, break down, and lose your self in your evolving reality
the world claims self-creation, craves self-destruction, and leaves you all alone
be completely humble -
Jesus is the incarnation of reconciliation, revitalization, and true, substantial existence
Jesus is the presently active creator, the war-zone medic, who meets you where you are
be completely humble -
be completely hopeful -
be completely humble -
God is working, restoring, calling all souls to hear His song and join in the melody

I look to you in the thick of things
smothered in weeds, with barbs
persistently latched to my skin.
My vision smeared by grit and webs,
I look to you in the thick of things
and you, my thorn-crowned king,
see through to me.
You, my thorn-crowned king,
weep true with me.
And with surgeon's care, begin to sever the weeds.
You attend to every scratch and wound
with gentleness and discernment.
You pull the poison from my veins
and wash my wounds with your blood.
You give your blood for me
with no condition.
Oh thorn-crowned king,
you offer absolution and you oh so carefully
bind every wound then
give them air to breathe and
you walk with me as I test out my new blood.
You clear my eyes and delight
in my delight in seeing you.
I am free now from the weeds.
Free only because of you,
my thorn-crowned king,
who met me in the thick of things
dear sovereign gardener.