It's That Simple
It starts out very simply with neglect to read God's Word
The more we wander from Him more we follow what is heard
From others whom we think to have authority with God
When if we were perceptive we could see the path they trod
Is far from what it ought to be to represent our King
As what we hear and see of them is more an offering
Of selfish bold ambition with a cloak of righteousness
That really is a subtle tool to hide their wickedness
And before long we find ourselves defending what is wrong
Because we see that others do the same to get along
And in our haste to hold up that that is not truth at all
We set up someone else who's weak to also take the fall
From grace where God was leading through the study of His Word
Where not the voice of others but His Spirit can be heard
Where all the old is laid aside and life is new again
With Him Who is our Mighty God Creator Guide and Friend
Who does not lean on others who have not a walk with Him
Who does not trust His precious Truth to be abused by them
But shares directly with the soul who studies Him in prayer
Who is the Word of righteousness that's with us everywhere
From first thing in the morning when we seek Him on our knees
And want more than this world can know our words and actions please
The One Who came and died for us that we might live again
To vanquish every tempting thought that leads us back in sin
And place Him on His rightful throne that people cannot see
But actuates the very actions that help us to be
Reflections of our Lord and Saviour that they too might know
The One alone Who guides and watches where His children go
And come the end of every evening as we kneel in prayer
We take the time for that reflection how when everywhere
We sought His wisdom and His guidance we could see His hand
And know with confidence He led us just as He had planned
So soul if you are tired and weary tempted not to read
The precious Words that are salvation as we learn to heed
His Spirit's guidance through abidance to what He will share
Remember how in love He suffered just to prove He cared
John 5:39-47; Romans 15:1-6; Psalm 119:9-16