Simple Man

Called to be a simple man

and live a simple life

of childlike faith, trust, hope, and love,

fully alert, fully alive

to all the heavenly nuances

that tug upon a heart,

filled with expectation and peace,

carefree in the Bridegroom's arms.

 

The Wise Men, who came from afar,

lived as simple men.

They studied the heavens, located His star,

and set out peacefully to search for Him -

the Holy Child, only Son of God,

the Lamb soon to be slain

who safely rested in His mother's arms -

THE Name above all names.

 

A simple man who truly loves

his mighty, heavenly Father

has nothing to fear, no worries, intrigues,

no need to carefully watch others

because he knows deep down inside

that his Father truly loves him

and that everything and everyone

are His creatures, bound to serve Him.

 

A simple man understands

God's sovereignty,

accepting all just as they are,

walking in gentleness and generosity.

He wants no more or less than he has,

is content and just and kind,

humbly filled with childlike faith

knowing he has his Father's eye.