An Ode to Philippians
At the end of our Inductive Study of Philippians, one of the exercises asked us to Map, chart, outline or get creative with an overview of the entire Book. Almost every girl chose something different, and it was really cool to see the main subjects and themes we pulled out of the book.
I decided to do what I do best - and wrote a cheesy poem to recount the main points I'd observed. If you don't know this about me already, I used to write cheesy poetry like it was my business. My old school notebooks and Jr. High scrapbooks are filled with them. My sister and brother loved to read them aloud and laugh at the repeated usage of the word "Horray" strategically placed in every poem because it allowed several other words to rhyme such as "play" "day" "away"-- get it?
So, at the insistence of the girls in my Bible Study to please write it down and send it to them, I decided I would blog it instead and allow the rest of you to share in our ode to a life-changing book, and have a laugh on me and my talent for cheese.
Paul sits and wait and writes (in Rome)
A greeting to the people of Philipi (back home)
"Take Joy in all circumstance" He wants them to know
Through suffering and the unexpected, in faith you'll grow.
In knowledge and discernment your love may abound
Living is Christ but in death gain is found.
Be humble, unselfish, blameless and unite
without rivalry or grumbling put off any fight.
Amongst the wicked make your light shine
for the sake of Christ count nothing as "mine."
Count everything earthly as rubbish of sort
Stop looking behind you, in God's mercy Report!
Strive forward ahead towards a goal that's divine
acknowledge the upward call that is mine.
Think on the following for it's excellent and sure
"Whatever is honorable, just, lovely or pure"
You don't need to be anxious in times of want and need
In Christ Jesus' glory and wisdom do heed
I thank you and love you for all you do
so remember His faithfulness and all that is true.
This is the end of my letter dear brothers from me to you
I pray in faith that I'll see you soon. (Lord Willing)
Amen (Horray!)
