One Flesh, One Faith, One Forever

(Inspired by my Text Study of Matthew 19)

In the beginning, He spoke—

two shall become one flesh,

not broken by man’s decree,

but sealed by heaven’s breath.

Covenant is not convenience,

it is calling, it is cost,

a love that endures,

when the world says, “let go,”

but the Word says, “hold fast.”

Children came running,

and He did not turn them away—

for the kingdom belongs

to the humble, the dependent,

the ones who trust without proof,

who believe without pride.

Then a ruler asked,

“What must I do?”

And the answer was not more law,

not more achievement,

but surrender—

release what binds,

give what you cling to,

follow Me.

For the rich may stumble,

the proud may fall,

but the childlike,

the surrendered,

the faithful—

they inherit eternal life.

So here I stand,

in my season of waiting,

my season of crossing over,

my season of ministry and love—

and I hear His voice:

“Let go of what you cannot keep,

to receive what you cannot lose.”

Hundredfold blessing,

eternal reward,

a legacy not of applause,

but of obedience,

not of riches,

but of righteousness.

Now and forevermore,

I surrender—

my plans, my fears, my striving—

to the One who calls me complete,

perfect, whole,

in His eternal embrace.

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